WordPress plugin comparison
404 to 301 vs 301 Redirects
At a glance
- 301 Redirects has more active installs: 300K+, against 100K+ for 404 to 301.
- On a typical day, 301 Redirects is downloaded about 1,288 times, 404 to 301 about 588.
- Both are rated 4.7 out of 5.
- 404 to 301 was updated more recently: Sep 30, 2026, against Aug 15, 2026 for 301 Redirects.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- 301 Redirects has been around longer: since 2013, against 2014 for 404 to 301.
Line by line
301 Redirects leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  404 to 301 |  301 Redirects |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #433 | #158 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 19.2K | 36.9K |
| Rating | 4.7(321) | 4.7(579) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.48 | ×1.74 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.2 |
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