Simple WWW Redirect
v1.0.2by LightPlugins · updated 2 years ago
The plugin specifies whether your domain will include www. Redirects www to non-www or non-www to www.
- Rank
- #6,125
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,370
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 19.8K
- 19,783 all-time
- Rating
- 2.7/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple WWW Redirect at a glance
Simple WWW Redirect is a WordPress plugin by LightPlugins with 1K+ active installs, the #6,125 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 2.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0.2 came out on Nov 18, 2024, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “www”. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats274 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple WWW Redirect |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,370 · -6.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,370 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,369 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,369 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,372 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,366 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,370 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,373 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,370 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,374 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,372 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,379 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,463 |
Rank over time
#6,125 · down 11 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,125 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,126 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,126 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,124 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,125 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,131 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,123 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,115 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,123 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,115 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,132 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,119 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,114 |
Growth %
Average -0.55% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.44% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.29% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.22% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.29% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.51% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.74% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #6119 → #6124
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
2.7★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 17, 2019
- Last updated
- Nov 18, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple WWW Redirect
How many websites use Simple WWW Redirect?
Simple WWW Redirect is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,125 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple WWW Redirect been downloaded?
19,783 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats
When was Simple WWW Redirect last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on Nov 18, 2024 (1 year ago). See every release
Is Simple WWW Redirect compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple WWW Redirect’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 Simple WWW Redirect have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Simple WWW Redirect. See its security record
Is Simple WWW Redirect still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simple WWW Redirect have?
2.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Simple WWW Redirect?
The plugins most like Simple WWW Redirect, by the tags they share, are Redirection (2M+), 301 Redirects (300K+) and Redirection for Contact Form 7 (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.7
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 33%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 67%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,370 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 2.7 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 19.8K |
| Author | LightPlugins |
| First released | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 18, 2024 |
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