Login External Redirect
v1.0by Unnikrishnan S · updated 10 years ago
This plugin can redirect non users or not signed in users to any external or internal url.
- Rank
- #38,980
- Up6,984 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.1K
- 2,103 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Login External Redirect at a glance
Login External Redirect is a WordPress plugin by Unnikrishnan S with 10+ active installs, the #38,980 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Apr 7, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 441 plugins tagged “redirect”, it ranks #228. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats11 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Login External Redirect |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +7.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#38,980 · up 6,512 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #38,980 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #45,964 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #44,400 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #47,395 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #46,924 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #36,471 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #38,291 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #45,492 |
Growth %
Average +0.57% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +7.69% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 6, 2016
- Last updated
- Apr 7, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Login External Redirect
How many websites use Login External Redirect?
Login External Redirect is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #38,980 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Login External Redirect been downloaded?
2,103 times in total since 2016.
When was Login External Redirect last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Apr 7, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Login External Redirect compatible with the latest WordPress?
Login External Redirect’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 Login External Redirect still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Login External Redirect have?
No one has reviewed Login External Redirect on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Login External Redirect?
The plugins most like Login External Redirect, by the tags they share, are WPS Hide Login (2M+), Redirection (2M+) and 301 Redirects (300K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.1K |
| Author | Unnikrishnan S |
| First released | Apr 6, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 7, 2016 |
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