Post Date Change Redirection
v2.0by Gagan Deep Singh · updated 9 months ago
Handles the changes in the permalink due to change in post date by providing 301 redirection
- Rank
- #20,945
- Down35 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 53
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 45K
- 44,952 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Post Date Change Redirection at a glance
Post Date Change Redirection is a WordPress plugin by Gagan Deep Singh with 50+ active installs, the #20,945 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 150% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 2.0 came out on Feb 10, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 12 plugins tagged “post date”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats50 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post Date Change Redirection |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 53 · -3.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 55 |
Rank over time
#20,945 · down 325 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #20,945 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #20,910 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #20,973 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #20,851 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #20,915 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #20,859 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #20,632 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #20,931 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,825 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,594 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,751 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,620 |
Growth %
Average -0.28% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.85% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.89% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.85% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.82% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.85% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.82% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 1.5.1
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 15, 2013
- Last updated
- Feb 10, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post Date Change Redirection
How many websites use Post Date Change Redirection?
Post Date Change Redirection is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,945 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post Date Change Redirection been downloaded?
44,952 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Post Date Change Redirection last updated?
Version 2.0 came out on Feb 10, 2026 (8 months ago).
Is Post Date Change Redirection compatible with the latest WordPress?
Post Date Change Redirection’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.
Is Post Date Change Redirection still maintained?
Its last release was 8 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Post Date Change Redirection have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Post Date Change Redirection?
The plugins most like Post Date Change Redirection, by the tags they share, are Redirection (100K+), Speedy Page Redirect (1K+) and Better 404 Redirect To Homepage (500+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 53 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 45K |
| Author | Gagan Deep Singh |
| First released | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Version | 2.0 |
| Requires WP | 1.5.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 10, 2026 |
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