JMS URL Rewrite Rule
v1.0.0by James · updated 8 years ago
Help to create 301 permanent redirection URL rewrite rules for .htaccess.
- Rank
- #69,419
- Down939 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.6K
- 1,599 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
JMS URL Rewrite Rule at a glance
JMS URL Rewrite Rule is a WordPress plugin by James with fewer than 10 active installs, the #69,419 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Mar 28, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.0. Among the 5 plugins tagged “url rewrite”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | JMS URL Rewrite Rule |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3 · +50.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
Rank over time
#69,419 · up 1,099 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #69,419 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #68,480 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #57,247 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #70,172 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #51,514 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #65,933 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #70,518 |
Growth %
Average +3.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -25.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +200.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -71.43% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +100.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
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Change log
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Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0.0
- Tested up to
- 4.8.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 27, 2017
- Last updated
- Mar 28, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about JMS URL Rewrite Rule
How many websites use JMS URL Rewrite Rule?
JMS URL Rewrite Rule is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #69,419 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has JMS URL Rewrite Rule been downloaded?
1,599 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was JMS URL Rewrite Rule last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Mar 28, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is JMS URL Rewrite Rule compatible with the latest WordPress?
JMS URL Rewrite Rule’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.0, 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.
Is JMS URL Rewrite Rule still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does JMS URL Rewrite Rule have?
No one has reviewed JMS URL Rewrite Rule on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to JMS URL Rewrite Rule?
The plugins most like JMS URL Rewrite Rule, by the tags they share, are Search URL Beautifier (100+), Htaccess File Editor (40K+) and Htaccess File Editor (6K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.6K |
| Author | James |
| First released | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 28, 2018 |
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