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External Permalinks Redux

v1.3.2

by Erick Hitter · updated 9 months ago

Allows you to point WordPress objects (posts, pages, custom post types) to a URL of your choosing.

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Rank
#4,761
No change0 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 2,320
2K+ reported · High
Total downloads
24.7K
24,706 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
4 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +28.6% (30d)·Toward 3K+ · ETA ~31d

External Permalinks Redux at a glance

External Permalinks Redux is a WordPress plugin by Erick Hitter with 2K+ active installs, the #4,761 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 20 times, 29% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.3.2 came out on Jan 16, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 24 plugins tagged “external link”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2011.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

400 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
External Permalinks Redux Compare series
Downloads over time: 27 days across 1 series.102030Oct 9Oct 13Oct 18Oct 22Oct 26Oct 31Nov 4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateExternal Permalinks Redux
Nov 4, 202615
Nov 3, 202621
Nov 2, 202620
Nov 1, 202623
Oct 31, 202625
Oct 30, 202612
Oct 29, 202617
Oct 28, 202627
Oct 27, 202616
Oct 26, 202619
Oct 25, 202618
Oct 24, 202610
Oct 23, 202620
Oct 22, 202629
Oct 21, 202613
Oct 20, 202610
Oct 19, 202617
Oct 18, 202610
Oct 17, 20268
Oct 16, 20269
Oct 15, 20266
Oct 14, 202616
Oct 13, 20269
Oct 12, 20264
Oct 11, 20269
Oct 10, 20269
Oct 9, 20268

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 2,323 · 0.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.2.3K2.3K2.3K2.3KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20262,323
Nov 7, 20262,322
Nov 5, 20262,323
Nov 4, 20262,319
Nov 3, 20262,319
Nov 2, 20262,318
Nov 1, 20262,319
Oct 31, 20262,321
Oct 30, 20262,324
Oct 29, 20262,324
Oct 28, 20262,324
Oct 27, 20262,323

Rank over time

#4,761 · up 12 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#4.8K#4.8KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#4,761
Nov 7, 2026#4,761
Nov 6, 2026#4,758
Nov 5, 2026#4,756
Nov 4, 2026#4,762
Nov 3, 2026#4,764
Nov 2, 2026#4,760
Nov 1, 2026#4,759
Oct 31, 2026#4,757
Oct 30, 2026#4,757
Oct 29, 2026#4,771
Oct 28, 2026#4,775
Oct 27, 2026#4,773
Oct 16, 2026#4,773

Growth %

Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.1%0%0.1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+0.04%
Nov 7, 2026-0.02%
Nov 5, 2026+0.17%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026+0.04%
Nov 2, 2026-0.04%
Nov 1, 2026-0.09%
Oct 31, 2026-0.13%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026+0.04%

Active installs band

2K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.1.9K2K2.1KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20262K+
Nov 7, 20262K+
Nov 6, 20262K+
Nov 5, 20262K+
Nov 4, 20262K+
Nov 3, 20262K+
Nov 2, 20262K+
Nov 1, 20262K+
Oct 31, 20262K+
Oct 30, 20262K+
Oct 29, 20262K+
Oct 28, 20262K+
Oct 27, 20262K+
Oct 16, 20262K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #4775 → #4756
    • Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.247%
  • v1.335%
  • v1.117%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.3.2
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
6.9.11
Requires PHP
5.2
First released
Aug 14, 2011
Last updated
Jan 16, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about External Permalinks Redux

How many websites use External Permalinks Redux?

External Permalinks Redux is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,761 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has External Permalinks Redux been downloaded?

24,706 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 20 times. See download stats

When was External Permalinks Redux last updated?

Version 1.3.2 came out on Jan 16, 2026 (9 months ago). See every release

Is External Permalinks Redux compatible with the latest WordPress?

External Permalinks Redux’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.

Does External Permalinks Redux have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for External Permalinks Redux. See its security record

Is External Permalinks Redux still maintained?

Its last release was 9 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does External Permalinks Redux have?

5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to External Permalinks Redux?

The plugins most like External Permalinks Redux, by the tags they share, are Custom Post Type Permalinks (200K+), Custom Permalinks (100K+) and Permalink Manager Lite (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

4 reviews

  • 5 stars: 4 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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External Permalinks Redux
Estimated installs≈ 2,320
Reported installs2K+
Rating5.0
Reviews4
Total downloads24.7K
AuthorErick Hitter
First releasedAug 14, 2011
Version1.3.2
Requires WP3.0
Requires PHP5.2
Last updatedJan 16, 2026

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