WordPress plugin comparison
External Permalinks Redux vs Single Category Permalink
External Permalinks Redux
by Erick Hitter
2K+ installs5.0
Single Category Permalink
by Scott Reilly
400+ installs5.0
At a glance
- External Permalinks Redux has more active installs: 2K+, against 400+ for Single Category Permalink.
- On a typical day, External Permalinks Redux is downloaded about 20 times, Single Category Permalink about 6.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- External Permalinks Redux was updated more recently: Jan 16, 2026, against Sep 29, 2021 for Single Category Permalink.
- External Permalinks Redux is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 5.8.19 for Single Category Permalink.
Line by line
External Permalinks Redux leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | External Permalinks Redux | Single Category Permalink |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,768 | #9,419 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 374 | 86 |
| Rating | 5.0(4) | 5.0(5) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 5.8.19 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.49 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 9 months ago | 5 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 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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