301 Redirects – Redirect Manager
v2.85by WebFactory · updated 2 months ago
Manage 301 & 302 redirects. Simple redirection & redirects validation. Includes redirect stats & 404 error log.
- Rank
- #158
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 370,000
- 300K+ reported · Low
- Total downloads
- 4.2M
- 4,210,504 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 579 reviews
- Support resolved
- 100%
- 2 of 2 threads, last 2 months
301 Redirects at a glance
301 Redirects is a WordPress plugin by WebFactory with 300K+ active installs, the #158 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1,327 times, 14% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 579 reviews. Version 2.85 came out on Aug 15, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 43 plugins tagged “301 redirect”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats37.1K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | 301 Redirects |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 739 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,040 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1,310 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,457 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,330 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,324 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,384 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 716 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 702 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,265 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,486 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,716 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,552 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1,627 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 926 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 831 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1,859 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2,628 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1,982 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1,201 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1,209 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 600 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 642 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1,131 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1,223 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1,352 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1,295 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1,176 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 671 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 733 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 367,514 · +0.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 367,514 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 367,646 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 367,198 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 366,877 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 366,759 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 366,290 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 366,311 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 366,453 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 366,900 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 365,407 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 366,905 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 365,682 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 364,967 |
Rank over time
#158 · up 4 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #158 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #158 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #158 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #158 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #158 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #158 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #158 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #158 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #158 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #158 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #159 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #158 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #159 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #159 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | #160 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | #160 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #162 |
Growth %
Average +0.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.01% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.41% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.33% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.20% |
Active installs band
300K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 300K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 300K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #159 → #158Downloads +5.9%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.8548%
- v2.7716%
- v2.807.9%
- v2.846.4%
- Other22%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★579 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.85
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 5.2
- First released
- May 2, 2013
- Last updated
- Aug 15, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about 301 Redirects
How many websites use 301 Redirects?
301 Redirects is active on 300K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #158 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has 301 Redirects been downloaded?
4,210,504 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1,327 times. See download stats
When was 301 Redirects last updated?
Version 2.85 came out on Aug 15, 2026 (2 months ago). See every release
Is 301 Redirects compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does 301 Redirects have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 5 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep 301 Redirects up to date. See its security record
Is 301 Redirects still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. Its authors resolved 2 of the 2 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does 301 Redirects have?
4.7 out of 5 from 579 reviews on WordPress.org. 88% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to 301 Redirects?
The plugins most like 301 Redirects, by the tags they share, are Redirection (100K+), SEO Redirection Plugin (10K+) and Redirect (4K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
579 reviews
- 5 stars: 509 reviews, 88%
- 4 stars: 22 reviews, 4%
- 3 stars: 9 reviews, 2%
- 2 stars: 8 reviews, 1%
- 1 stars: 31 reviews, 5%
- Positive
- 92%4–5★
- Mixed
- 2%3★
- Critical
- 7%1–2★
- About 173 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 11 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 370,000 |
| Reported installs | 300K+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 579 |
| Total downloads | 4.2M |
| Author | WebFactory |
| First released | May 2, 2013 |
| Version | 2.85 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.2 |
| Last updated | Aug 15, 2026 |
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