WordPress plugin comparison
301 Redirects vs Smart 404 Redirect Manager
301 Redirects
by WebFactory
300K+ installs4.7
Smart 404 Redirect Manager
by Aman Brar
Fewer than 10 installs
At a glance
- 301 Redirects has more active installs: 300K+, against fewer than 10 for Smart 404 Redirect Manager.
- On a typical day, 301 Redirects is downloaded about 1,288 times, Smart 404 Redirect Manager about 1.
- Smart 404 Redirect Manager has no reviews yet.
- 301 Redirects was updated more recently: Aug 15, 2026, against Oct 28, 2025 for Smart 404 Redirect Manager.
- 301 Redirects is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Smart 404 Redirect Manager.
- 301 Redirects has been around longer: since 2013, against 2025 for Smart 404 Redirect Manager.
Line by line
301 Redirects leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | 301 Redirects | Smart 404 Redirect Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #158 | #66,939 |
| Active installs | 300K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 36.9K | 26 |
| Rating | 4.7(579) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.74 | ×0.03 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.2 | – |
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