To use this add-on, the XenDev Update Manager add-on must be installed on your forum.
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.
Key Features
1. User-Friendly Interstitial Page
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.
2. Complete Control with Whitelist & Blacklist
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.
3. Admin Dashboard & Advanced Logging
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.
4. SEO & Security Automation
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.
Ideal For...
- 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.
Control Panel Features
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.
