WordPress plugin comparison
Simple Redirection vs 301 Redirects
Simple Redirection
by NOUS Open Usefull & Simple
100+ installs5.0
301 Redirects
by WebFactory
300K+ installs4.7
At a glance
- 301 Redirects has more active installs: 300K+, against 100+ for Simple Redirection.
- On a typical day, 301 Redirects is downloaded about 1,317 times, Simple Redirection about 7.
- Simple Redirection is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.7 from 579 reviews.
- Simple Redirection was updated more recently: Sep 28, 2026, against Aug 15, 2026 for 301 Redirects.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Simple Redirection has been around longer: since 2012, against 2013 for 301 Redirects.
Line by line
301 Redirects leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Simple Redirection | 301 Redirects |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #13,216 | #158 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 186 | 36.9K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.7(579) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.39 | ×1.74 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.2 |
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