Url Redirect Rewrite
v0.0.1by gokulakrishnan · updated 8 years ago
Manage Unlimited Redirections and Rewrites
- Rank
- #33,347
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.6K
- 2,610 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Url Redirect Rewrite at a glance
Url Redirect Rewrite is a WordPress plugin by gokulakrishnan with 10+ active installs, the #33,347 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 0.0.1 came out on Feb 5, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “redirecting”. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Url Redirect Rewrite |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · -5.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#33,347 · up 306 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #33,347 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #33,348 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #34,459 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #34,479 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #34,596 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #34,485 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #33,653 |
Growth %
Average -0.47% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +6.67% |
| 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 | -11.77% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.org- Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7
- Tested up to
- 4.8.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 3, 2018
- Last updated
- Feb 5, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Url Redirect Rewrite
How many websites use Url Redirect Rewrite?
Url Redirect Rewrite 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 #33,347 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Url Redirect Rewrite been downloaded?
2,610 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Url Redirect Rewrite last updated?
Version 0.0.1 came out on Feb 5, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is Url Redirect Rewrite compatible with the latest WordPress?
Url Redirect Rewrite’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, 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 Url Redirect Rewrite 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 Url Redirect Rewrite have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Url Redirect Rewrite?
The plugins most like Url Redirect Rewrite, 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
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 2.6K |
| Author | gokulakrishnan |
| First released | Feb 3, 2018 |
| Version | 0.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 5, 2018 |
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