Postname Permalink Auto Redirect
v1.1by fabioneves · updated 9 years ago
This plugin will automatically 301 redirect your old 'postname' format permalinks so you don't lose your precious SEO.
- Rank
- #8,426
- Up8 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 626
- 600+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 17K
- 16,950 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 16 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Postname Permalink Auto Redirect at a glance
Postname Permalink Auto Redirect is a WordPress plugin by fabioneves with 600+ active installs, the #8,426 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 67% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 16 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on May 10, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “post slug”. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats170 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Postname Permalink Auto Redirect |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 626 · -3.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 626 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 626 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 629 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 629 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 630 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 631 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 630 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 630 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 634 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 638 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 640 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 647 |
Rank over time
#8,426 · down 96 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,426 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,434 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,388 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,392 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,383 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,383 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,376 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,379 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,379 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,355 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,338 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,336 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,330 |
Growth %
Average -0.27% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.63% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.63% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.08% |
Active installs band
600+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 600+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #8336 → #8392
- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.197%
- v1.02.8%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★16 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9.0
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 15, 2015
- Last updated
- May 10, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Postname Permalink Auto Redirect
How many websites use Postname Permalink Auto Redirect?
Postname Permalink Auto Redirect is active on 600+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,426 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Postname Permalink Auto Redirect been downloaded?
16,950 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Postname Permalink Auto Redirect last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on May 10, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is Postname Permalink Auto Redirect compatible with the latest WordPress?
Postname Permalink Auto Redirect’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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 Postname Permalink Auto Redirect still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Postname Permalink Auto Redirect have?
4.6 out of 5 from 16 reviews on WordPress.org. 88% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Postname Permalink Auto Redirect?
The plugins most like Postname Permalink Auto Redirect, by the tags they share, are Permalink Trailing Slash Fixer (600+), Custom Post Type Permalinks (200K+) and AutoConvert Greeklish Permalinks (40K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
16 reviews
- 5 stars: 14 reviews, 88%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 6%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 6%
- Positive
- 88%4–5★
- Mixed
- 6%3★
- Critical
- 6%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 10 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 626 |
| Reported installs | 600+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 16 |
| Total downloads | 17K |
| Author | fabioneves |
| First released | Oct 15, 2015 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.9.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 10, 2017 |
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