WordPress plugin comparison
Custom Permalink Editor vs External Permalinks Redux
Custom Permalink Editor
by Kings Crest Global
4K+ installs5.0
External Permalinks Redux
by Erick Hitter
2K+ installs5.0
At a glance
- Custom Permalink Editor has more active installs: 4K+, against 2K+ for External Permalinks Redux.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- External Permalinks Redux was updated more recently: Jan 16, 2026, against Jan 13, 2026 for Custom Permalink Editor.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- External Permalinks Redux has been around longer: since 2011, against 2021 for Custom Permalink Editor.
Line by line
Custom Permalink Editor leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | Custom Permalink Editor | External Permalinks Redux |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,334 | #4,768 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 470 | 374 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(4) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.54 | ×0.49 |
| Last release | 10 months ago | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.2 |
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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