404 to 301 vs 301 Redirects (September 2026)
Updated September 7, 2026 · Data from WordPress.org, refreshed daily · How this works
Both rank in the WordPress.org Redirect Plugins top 10: 404 to 301 at #8 and 301 Redirects at #2. 301 Redirects leads on 3 of the 5 measures we track. Every number below comes straight from WordPress.org and is refreshed every day.
404 to 301
404 to 301 – Redirect Manager, 301 Redirection, 404 Error Logs & 404 Monitoring
Redirect manager for 301, 302 and 307 redirection. Monitor and fix 404 errors, log every broken link and protect your SEO after a migration.
301 Redirects
301 Redirects – Redirect Manager
Manage 301 & 302 redirects. Simple redirection & redirects validation. Includes redirect stats & 404 error log.
Who leads on what
301 Redirects leads on 3 of the 5 measures we track.
301 Redirects ranks higher on WordPress.org: #2 against #8 in Redirect Plugins.
301 Redirects has more users: 300,000+ active installs against 100,000+.
Both are rated 4.7 out of 5 (311 and 578 reviews).
301 Redirects has more reviews behind its score: 578 against 311.
404 to 301 was updated more recently, on August 31, 2026; 301 Redirects on August 15, 2026.
Which one to pick
Each plugin is the better answer for the measure it actually leads on. Nothing here is a recommendation we invented.
404 to 301
Pick 404 to 301 if you want the one shipping releases most recently.
301 Redirects
Pick 301 Redirects if you go by where WordPress.org itself puts them, you want the plugin more sites already run or you want the score backed by more reviews.
404 to 301 vs 301 Redirects side by side
| 404 to 301 | 301 Redirects | |
|---|---|---|
| Redirect Plugins ranking | #8 | #2 |
| Rating | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 311 | 578 |
| Active installs | 100,000+ | 300,000+ |
| Total downloads | 2,303,903 | 4,129,828 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | – | – |
| Last updated | Aug 31, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
| First published | Jul 24, 2014 | May 2, 2013 |
| Tested up to WordPress | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.2 |
| Pricing | Free on WordPress.org | Free on WordPress.org |
30-day download figures appear after both plugins have 30 days of tracking.
404 to 301 ratings
301 Redirects ratings
How we compare these two
Every figure here is pulled from the WordPress.org plugin API every day at 03:00 UTC, for both plugins in the same run, so the two are always read on the same day. We compare only what the directory reports: active installs, the rating and how many reviews stand behind it, the last release date and, once we have a month of history, downloads over the last 30 days. Ratings are only called a win above 50 reviews each, because a handful of five-star reviews is not evidence. Nothing is weighted into an overall score, no measure is worth more than another, and neither 404 to 301 nor 301 Redirects can pay to appear here: the pair exists only because both plugins reached the Redirect Plugins top 10. Full methodology.
404 to 301 vs 301 Redirects: common questions
Is 404 to 301 better than 301 Redirects?
301 Redirects leads on 3 of the 5 measures we track. Neither is better at everything, and the answer depends on which measure you weigh. 301 Redirects ranks higher on WordPress.org: #2 against #8 in Redirect Plugins.
Which has more users, 404 to 301 or 301 Redirects?
301 Redirects ranks higher on WordPress.org: #2 against #8 in Redirect Plugins.
Which is rated higher, 404 to 301 or 301 Redirects?
301 Redirects has more users: 300,000+ active installs against 100,000+.
Are 404 to 301 and 301 Redirects free?
Both are free to install from WordPress.org. 404 to 301 may also sell a paid version or add-ons. 301 Redirects may also sell a paid version or add-ons.
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