Change Permalink Helper
v1.1.1by Syde GmbH (formerly Inpsyde) · updated 6 years ago
It checks the Permalink and redirects to the new URL, if it doesn't exist. It sends the header message "moved permanently 301"
- Rank
- #7,497
- Up17 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 830
- 800+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 31.9K
- 31,877 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 33 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Change Permalink Helper at a glance
Change Permalink Helper is a WordPress plugin by Syde GmbH (formerly Inpsyde) with 800+ active installs, the #7,497 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 33 reviews. Version 1.1.1 came out on Apr 24, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.4.25. Among the 83 plugins tagged “301”, it ranks #13. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats170 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Change Permalink Helper |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 830 · -2.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 830 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 829 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 829 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 834 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 832 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 831 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 833 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 830 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 833 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 831 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 834 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 838 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 847 |
Rank over time
#7,497 · down 21 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #7,497 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,514 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,508 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,492 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,480 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,493 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,492 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,486 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,502 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,492 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,505 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,505 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,475 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,476 |
Growth %
Average -0.16% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.36% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.36% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.36% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.48% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.06% |
Active installs band
800+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 800+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #7475 → #7480
- Tested up to 5.4.24 → 5.4.25
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.188%
- v1.09.6%
- v0.12.8%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★33 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.7
- Tested up to
- 5.4.25
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 11, 2010
- Last updated
- Apr 24, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Change Permalink Helper
How many websites use Change Permalink Helper?
Change Permalink Helper is active on 800+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,497 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Change Permalink Helper been downloaded?
31,877 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was Change Permalink Helper last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on Apr 24, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is Change Permalink Helper compatible with the latest WordPress?
Change Permalink Helper’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.4.25, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Change Permalink Helper still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Change Permalink Helper have?
4.7 out of 5 from 33 reviews on WordPress.org. 91% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Change Permalink Helper?
The plugins most like Change Permalink Helper, by the tags they share, are Simple Page Redirect (10K+), Custom Permalinks (100K+) and WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post (30K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
33 reviews
- 5 stars: 30 reviews, 91%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
- Positive
- 91%4–5★
- Mixed
- 3%3★
- Critical
- 6%1–2★
- About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 14 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 830 |
| Reported installs | 800+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 33 |
| Total downloads | 31.9K |
| Author | Syde GmbH (formerly Inpsyde) |
| First released | Jun 11, 2010 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 24, 2020 |
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