WordPress plugin comparison
301 Redirects vs Shortcode Redirect
At a glance
- 301 Redirects has more active installs: 300K+, against 10K+ for Shortcode Redirect.
- On a typical day, 301 Redirects is downloaded about 1,317 times, Shortcode Redirect about 50.
- 301 Redirects is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 579 reviews, against 4.3 from 31 reviews.
- Shortcode Redirect was updated more recently: Aug 25, 2026, against Aug 15, 2026 for 301 Redirects.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Shortcode Redirect has been around longer: since 2011, against 2013 for 301 Redirects.
Line by line
301 Redirects leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  301 Redirects |  Shortcode Redirect |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #158 | #2,129 |
| Active installs | 300K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 36.9K | 1.6K |
| Rating | 4.7(579) | 4.3(31) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.74 | ×0.81 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.2 | – |
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