WordPress plugin comparison
Private groups vs Groups 404 Redirect
At a glance
- Both have 1K+ active installs.
- On a typical day, Groups 404 Redirect is downloaded about 21 times, Private groups about 16.
- Private groups is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 49 reviews, against 4.6 from 10 reviews.
- Groups 404 Redirect was updated more recently: Sep 25, 2026, against Aug 20, 2026 for Private groups.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Groups 404 Redirect has been around longer: since 2013, against 2014 for Private groups.
Line by line
Private groups leads on 3 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Private groups |  Groups 404 Redirect |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,569 | #6,397 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 264 | 644 |
| Rating | 4.9(49) | 4.6(10) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.73 | ×0.60 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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