Redirection

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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

How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 30% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

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No paid tier is visible, so we don't put a figure on revenue or sale value: that would be guessing. The install base is a real asset to an acquirer, just not one public data lets us price. A declining trend compresses what a buyer would pay.

Most reviewers still love how easy redirects and 404 catching are, but a handful report broken link handling, slow loads, or rough edges.

1. ★★★★★ dwturner

   2mo 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.

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2. ★★★★★ readysite

   3mo 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.

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3. ★★★★★ bryson0

   3mo ago

   Redirects r so simple now. Catches all 404s automatically which is amazing. Clean interface, no confusion. Best redirect plugin hands down

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4. ★★★★★ carson22

   3mo 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

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5. ★★★★★ kinsey64

   4mo 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!

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6. ★★★★★ shelbischmidt

   4mo 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.

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7. ★★★★★ Stetson

   4mo 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.

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8. ★★★★★ gilbertsearcy

   4mo 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 👍

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — 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
2. — Version 5.8.1 Escape CSV export values 5.8.1
3. — 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
4. — Version 5.7.5 Fix delete all regression from 5.7.4 5.7.5
5. — Version 5.7.4 Fix display setting not saving Fix ‘view data’ on logs Fix missing filters on select all 5.7.4
6. — 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

5 disclosed vulnerabilities on record for this plugin, all fixed in the current version. Sites on older versions stay exposed until they update.

1. High · 8.8 Redirection <= 3.6.3 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Remote Code Execution ↗
   2018-11-14 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Affects <= 3.6.3 Patched in 3.6.4
2. High · 7.2 Redirection <= 2.7.3 - Local File Inclusion ↗
   2018-07-12 CVE-2018-1000504 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') Affects <= 2.7.3 Patched in 2.8
3. Medium · 6.1 Redirection <= 2.2.8 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2014-08-01 CVE-2011-5329 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects < 2.2.9 Patched in 2.2.9
4. Medium · 5.3 Redirection <= 2.2.9 - Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2014-08-01 CVE-2011-4562 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects < 2.2.10 Patched in 2.2.10
5. Medium · 6.1 Redirection < 2.2.12 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2012-05-04 CVE-2012-6717 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects < 2.2.12 Patched in 2.2.12

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1

Translated into 71 languages, 6 at 90% or more

Plus 47 more locales with partial translations.

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

No tier crossings observed yet.

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).

• 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
• Better 404 Redirect To Homepage 600+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags D
• PRyC WP: 404 to Homepage 301 redirect 100+ installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags B
• 4 404 ReDirector 70+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags C

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Redirection: 2M+ active installs, 4.4★ (702 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-25. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/redirection