Redirector
v3.0.1by Ralf Hortt · updated 9 years ago
Redirect posts / pages / custom post types
- Rank
- #2,618
- Down3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 7,290
- 7K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 90.7K
- 90,688 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 7 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Redirector at a glance
Redirector is a WordPress plugin by Ralf Hortt with 7K+ active installs, the #2,618 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 21 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 3.0.1 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.6.1. Among the 557 plugins tagged “page”, it ranks #20. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats512 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Redirector |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 23 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 7,290 · -0.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 7,290 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 7,301 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 7,305 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7,316 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7,314 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7,314 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7,308 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7,319 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7,311 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7,289 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7,298 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7,301 |
Rank over time
#2,618 · up 10 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #2,618 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #2,615 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #2,609 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #2,614 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #2,608 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #2,602 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #2,604 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #2,607 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #2,605 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #2,606 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #2,617 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #2,620 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #2,619 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #2,628 |
Growth %
Average -0.01% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.30% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.04% |
Active installs band
7K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7K+ |
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.
- v3.098%
- Other2.1%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 3.6.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 5, 2008
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Redirector
How many websites use Redirector?
Redirector is active on 7K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,618 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Redirector been downloaded?
90,688 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 21 times. See download stats
When was Redirector last updated?
Version 3.0.1 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is Redirector compatible with the latest WordPress?
Redirector’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, 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.
Does Redirector have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Redirector. See its security record
Is Redirector 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 Redirector have?
5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Redirector?
The plugins most like Redirector, by the tags they share, are Page Links To (100K+), Redirection (2M+) and 301 Redirects (300K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
7 reviews
- 5 stars: 7 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 | ≈ 7,290 |
| Reported installs | 7K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 7 |
| Total downloads | 90.7K |
| Author | Ralf Hortt |
| First released | Nov 5, 2008 |
| Version | 3.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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