Redirect Link Format
v1.0by Drew Jaynes · updated 10 years ago
Auto-redirects link format posts to a URL specified in the content area.
- Rank
- #29,105
- Down261 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3K
- 3,036 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Redirect Link Format at a glance
Redirect Link Format is a WordPress plugin by Drew Jaynes with 10+ active installs, the #29,105 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Dec 9, 2016, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.0. Among the 3 plugins tagged “formats”, it ranks #2. 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 stats26 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Redirect Link Format |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · -10.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 19 |
Rank over time
#29,105 · down 280 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #29,105 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #28,844 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #29,137 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #28,830 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #28,837 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #28,960 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #28,905 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #29,054 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #28,923 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #28,825 |
Growth %
Average -0.92% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -10.53% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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+ |
Search rankings
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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
- 3.1.0
- Tested up to
- 4.7.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 21, 2015
- Last updated
- Dec 9, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Redirect Link Format
How many websites use Redirect Link Format?
Redirect Link Format 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 #29,105 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Redirect Link Format been downloaded?
3,036 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Redirect Link Format last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Dec 9, 2016 (9 years ago).
Is Redirect Link Format compatible with the latest WordPress?
Redirect Link Format’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.0, 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 Redirect Link Format 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 Redirect Link Format have?
No one has reviewed Redirect Link Format on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Redirect Link Format?
The plugins most like Redirect Link Format, by the tags they share, are Page Links To (100K+), Link Juice Keeper (10K+) and Ambrosite Next/Previous Post Link Plus (5K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3K |
| Author | Drew Jaynes |
| First released | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.1.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 9, 2016 |
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