External links not working

Hi – my external links are not opening in a new tab even though I have them set to “each in a separate new tab or window”.

What am I missing?

Thanks!

WP url:  https://www.twowheeledwanderer.com
WP version:  5.8.1
PHP version:  7.4.25
Active Plugins:
 - Blox Lite - Content Blocks for Genesis, version: 1.2.8
 - Clover Block Collection, version: 1.0.0
 - Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR / CCPA, version: 2.1.5
 - Ezoic, version: 2.5.16
 - Genesis Blocks, version: 1.3.0
 - Genesis Custom Headers, version: 1.1.6
 - Genesis eNews Extended, version: 2.2.0
 - Genesis Featured Page Advanced, version: 1.9.9
 - Google Analytics for WordPress by MonsterInsights, version: 8.2.0
 - GutenTOC - Table of Content Gutenberg Block, version: 2.0.7
 - Ninja Forms, version: 3.6.5
 - Simple Local Avatars, version: 2.2.0
 - SiteGround Central, version: 2.0.0
 - SiteGround Optimizer, version: 6.0.3
 - SiteGround Security, version: 1.1.3
 - Smash Balloon Instagram Feed, version: 2.9.5
 - Strong Testimonials, version: 2.51.6
 - WordPress Carousel Pro, version: 3.4.2
 - WP External Links, version: 2.50
 - WP File Manager, version: 7.1.2
 - Yoast SEO, version: 17.5
 - Yoast SEO Premium, version: 17.4

WPEL Settings:
array(
'wpel-external-link-settings' => array (
  'apply_settings' => '1',
  'target' => '_blank',
  'target_overwrite' => '',
  'rel_follow' => 'follow',
  'rel_follow_overwrite' => '',
  'rel_noopener' => '1',
  'rel_noreferrer' => '1',
  'rel_external' => '1',
  'rel_sponsored' => '',
  'rel_ugc' => '',
  'title' => '{title}',
  'class' => '',
  'icon_type' => '',
  'icon_image' => '1',
  'icon_dashicon' => 'dashicons-menu',
  'icon_fontawesome' => 'fa-address-book',
  'icon_position' => 'right',
  'no_icon_for_img' => '1',
),
'wpel-internal-link-settings' => array (
  'apply_settings' => '',
  'target' => '',
  'target_overwrite' => '',
  'rel_follow' => '',
  'rel_follow_overwrite' => '',
  'rel_noopener' => '1',
  'rel_noreferrer' => '1',
  'title' => '{title}',
  'class' => '',
  'icon_type' => '',
  'icon_image' => '1',
  'icon_dashicon' => '',
  'icon_fontawesome' => '',
  'icon_position' => 'right',
  'no_icon_for_img' => '1',
),
'wpel-excluded-link-settings' => array (
  'apply_settings' => '1',
  'target' => '_blank',
  'target_overwrite' => '',
  'rel_follow' => 'nofollow',
  'rel_follow_overwrite' => '',
  'rel_noopener' => '1',
  'rel_noreferrer' => '1',
  'title' => '{title}',
  'class' => '',
  'icon_type' => '',
  'icon_image' => '1',
  'icon_dashicon' => 'dashicons-menu',
  'icon_fontawesome' => 'fa-address-book',
  'icon_position' => 'right',
  'no_icon_for_img' => '1',
),
'wpel-exceptions-settings' => array (
  'apply_all' => '1',
  'apply_post_content' => '1',
  'apply_comments' => '1',
  'apply_widgets' => '1',
  'skip_post_ids' => '',
  'ignore_classes' => '',
  'subdomains_as_internal_links' => '',
  'include_urls' => '',
  'exclude_urls' => 'https://bit.ly/
https://amzn.to/
https://www.hotelscombined.com/',
  'excludes_as_internal_links' => '',
  'ignore_script_tags' => '1',
  'ignore_mailto_links' => '1',
),
'wpel-admin-settings' => array (
  'own_admin_menu' => '1',
),
);

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