XenDev / External Links – Advanced External Link Management for XenForo 2.3 2026-02-04

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External Link Control, Secure Redirection & Advanced Logging System​

Don't leave your forum's exit doors unchecked! XenDev External Links allows you to manage all external URLs shared on your forum from a single central point, enhancing security and automating SEO standards.

With this add-on, external links are no longer an "uncontrolled exit" but a managed, trackable, and secure traffic source.

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When a user clicks an external link, they don't leave your site immediately. They are greeted by a modern and informative transition screen:

• Security Warning: clearly informs the user: "You are leaving our website."
• Clear Destination: The target URL is explicitly displayed to prevent confusion.
• Auto Redirect: Optional countdown timer for automatic forwarding.
• User Choice: "Continue" or "Cancel" buttons give control back to the user.
• Easy Copy: Includes a one-click button to copy the target URL.

Not all links are equal. Set your own rules with domain-based filtering:

• Whitelist (Trusted List): Add trusted sites (e.g., YouTube, GitHub, Partner sites) here; these bypass the interstitial page and open immediately.
• Blacklist (Blocked List): Permanently block spam, phishing, adult content, or competitor sites. When a user clicks these links, they receive an "Access Denied" warning and are guided back to the forum.

Know exactly who went where and when. Everything is recorded.

• Dashboard (Summary): View daily/weekly click and block statistics, "Top 10" most clicked servers, and recent activity all on one screen.
• Smart Log Management:
  • Filtering: Filter by Host (domain), User ID, Action Type (Redirect/Blocked/Invalid), or search within the URL.
  • Quick Action: Click on any Host name in the log list to instantly filter the entire history of that domain.
  • Export: Download all data or filtered results in CSV format.

Stop editing links manually for search engines. The add-on automatically updates links inside posts based on your global settings:

• SEO Friendly: Automatically applies rel="nofollow ugc" tags to prevent external links from draining your SEO authority (Link Juice).
• Secure Tabs: Forces links to open in a new tab (target="_blank") while automatically applying noopener and noreferrer security standards.

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• Admins dealing with frequent spam links or unauthorized referral sharing.
• Communities that want to prioritize user safety by showing a "Leaving Site" warning.
• Admins who need to strictly block specific rival or malicious domains.
• Moderation teams who want to analyze outbound traffic patterns.

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The add-on offers a modern interface fully compatible with XF 2.3 standards:

• One-Click Setup: Enable or disable the entire system instantly.
• Timer Settings: Customize the countdown duration for the redirect page.
• List Management: Easily manage Whitelists/Blacklists by adding domains line-by-line.
• Log Maintenance: Easy bulk delete tools to keep your database clean.

XenDev External Links: Manage your traffic, enhance your security!