WordPress plugin comparison
Custom Permalinks vs 301 Redirects
At a glance
- 301 Redirects has more active installs: 300K+, against 100K+ for Custom Permalinks.
- On a typical day, 301 Redirects is downloaded about 1,317 times, Custom Permalinks about 1,109.
- 301 Redirects is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 579 reviews, against 4.1 from 116 reviews.
- Custom Permalinks was updated more recently: Oct 13, 2026, against Aug 15, 2026 for 301 Redirects.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Custom Permalinks has been around longer: since 2008, against 2013 for 301 Redirects.
Line by line
301 Redirects leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Custom Permalinks |  301 Redirects |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #411 | #158 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 50.3K | 36.9K |
| Rating | 4.1(116) | 4.7(579) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.53 | ×1.74 |
| Last release | 28 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.2 |
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