Redirection
by John Godley · Uncategorized
Also makes 14 other plugins · 2.1M+ installs across the portfolio →
Manage 301 redirects, track 404 errors, and improve your site. No knowledge of Apache or Nginx required.
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Health
A 85/100
no flags
Active installs
2M+
≈2.9M estimated
Momentum
-41%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Support resolution scores 44/100. Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
85 health vs 58 average across 25,765 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.5%
of downloads still active
At least 2M of 80.4M lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,776 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 13 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Recent review vibe
read from the latest 12 reviews to 2026-07-03Most reviewers still love how easy redirects and 404 catching are, but a handful report broken link handling, slow loads, or rough edges.
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 44 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.4★ over 703 reviews, smoothed to 4.38★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
4 of 9 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
36
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.5
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
21%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-1.2
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| apache your tag | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| redirection | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| parameter | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| parameters | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| htaccess your tag | #2 | #2 | up 2 |
| errors | #2 | #3 | up 2 |
| page redirection | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| site redirection | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| ip redirection | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| 301 redirection | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| 301 redirection plugin | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| redirect your tag | #3 | #3 | up 2 |
| rewrite rules | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| rewrites | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| customise | #2 | #2 | up 3 |
| matches | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| regex | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| knowledge | #3 | #4 | 0 |
| 404 errors | #3 | #4 | 0 |
| required | #4 | #3 | up 2 |
534 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 388 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Your five tags are all earning their place. Each gets you onto page 1 of its own search, so none is worth giving up. “error handling”, “required” and “target” (#4, #4 and #4 untagged) would be the next worth testing if a slot frees up.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,490 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 5.1M · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
13
releases in the last 12 months
1mo ago
latest release · v5.10.1 · 19 Sep 2026
130
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “2M+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 5.7 years ago; the previous band took 2.8 years to cross, which places it about 90% of the way through.
Install history since 1 Nov 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ dwturner4mo ago
The plugin seems to be working exactly as outlined. The online documentation is particularly helpful and far more detailed than you get with some other plugins. As a bonus, the support responses are quick and concise. Thanks for an excellent tool.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ readysite5mo ago
The plugin has started playing up with adding and removing links; links aren’t being removed or added. It’s been acting up badly for the last couple of months – we’ll be removing it.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ bryson05mo ago
Redirects r so simple now. Catches all 404s automatically which is amazing. Clean interface, no confusion. Best redirect plugin hands down
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ carson225mo ago
changed my site structure n broke all my links smh. tracked down my 404s and set up the new redirects in literally minutes. my seo is totally saved lol. def recommend this if ur moving any pages around
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ kinsey646mo ago
This plugin is a lifesaver for fixing broken links. Monitoring 404s is super easy now. Only downside is the UI looks a bit old school tbh. Still, it works great cz it handles everything automatically. Tnkz!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ shelbischmidt6mo ago
Honestly saved me from broken link issues. Redirects were easy to add, and I didn’t need to touch code. Clean, simple, and works great.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Stetson6mo ago
Helped me fix broken links and manage redirects fast. Simple enough to use, and it saved me time. Just took a little while to understand all options.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ gilbertsearcy7mo ago
Good plugin, does the job fine. Setup was simple n redirects work smooth. Had small confusion at start but figured it out. Overall helpful tool 👍
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 5.9.0 New and more powerful import/export Export everything, including settings Copy/paste or type redirects directly in a text box Preview imports and exports Duplicate redirect support when importing Improve .htaccess suppor 5.9.0
- — Version 5.8.1 Escape CSV export values 5.8.1
- — Version 5.8.0 Improve WP 7 UI Fix missing time in logs Don’t run redirects on CLI usage Allow editing of disabled redirects 5.8.0
- — Version 5.7.5 Fix delete all regression from 5.7.4 5.7.5
- — Version 5.7.4 Fix display setting not saving Fix ‘view data’ on logs Fix missing filters on select all 5.7.4
- — Version 5.7.3 Fix log target having double domain Fix from/notfrom data not being used when editing Cleaned up behaviour around pagination and checkboxes Improved some styles 5.7.3
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 5 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (5.10.1). Sites still on an older version should update.
- 2018-11-14 Cross-Site Request Forgery Affects <= 3.6.3 Patched in 3.6.4
- 2018-07-12 CVE-2018-1000504 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program Affects <= 2.7.3 Patched in 2.8
- 2014-08-01 CVE-2011-5329 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 2.2.9 Patched in 2.2.9
- 2014-08-01 CVE-2011-4562 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 2.2.10 Patched in 2.2.10
- 2012-05-04 CVE-2012-6717 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 2.2.12 Patched in 2.2.12
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 73 languages, 13 at 90% or more
Plus 49 more locales with partial translations.
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
5 of 8 pass · checked 1 Nov 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Manage 301 redirects, track 404 errors, and improve your site. No knowledge of Apache or Nginx required."
- ! Has a FAQ Only 2 questions in the FAQ; 3 or more gives an assistant something to match.
- ! FAQ asks real questions 0 of 2 FAQ entries are headings, not questions ("undefined").
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("suitable for"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Rank Math.
- ✓ Headings and lists 13 headings and 3 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 4,878 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2021-03-01 1M+ → 2M+ up after 1035 days in tier
- 2018-05-01 900K+ → 1M+ up after 120 days in tier
- 2018-01-01 800K+ → 900K+ up after 91 days in tier
- 2017-10-02 700K+ → 800K+ up after 213 days in tier
- 2017-03-03 600K+ → 700K+ up after 153 days in tier
- 2016-10-01 500K+ → 600K+ up after 240 days in tier
- 2016-02-04 400K+ → 500K+ up
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Redirection 100K+ installs · 4.9★ · 3 shared tags A -
WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post 30K+ installs · 4.8★ · 3 shared tags B - R Redirectioner 1K+ installs · 3.9★ · 3 shared tags D
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Better 404 Redirect To Homepage 500+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags D -
PRyC WP: 404 to Homepage 301 redirect 100+ installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags - 4 404 ReDirector 70+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags C
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