Redirection — WordPress Redirect Plugin
by John Godley · WordPress.org page · Website
Redirection has 2 million+ active installs on WordPress.org and 80,165,374 downloads all time. It was downloaded 933,352 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on September 19, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
Redirection at a glance
Is Redirection well maintained?
Redirection reviews and ratings
703 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
703 reviews
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36
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Download and install history
2,268,260 downloads over the last 48 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.
Where Redirection ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Redirection appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Redirect Plugins | #2 by tag, #2 in search | #1 | ▲2 |
| Best 404 Error Plugins | #1 by tag, #14 in search | #4 | ▲1 |
| Best Import Plugins | #45 in search, not tagged | #92 | – |
Redirection alternatives
Plugins that solve the same problem, ranked by how closely they overlap with Redirection.
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All in One SEO 2 million+ installs · 4.7 -
Redirection 100,000+ installs · 5.0 -
Rank Math SEO 4 million+ installs · 4.8
Compare Redirection head to head
Redirection vs 301 Redirects
Redirection vs 404 Solution
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Redirection vs Redirect 404 to Homepage
Redirection vs Smart Custom 404 Error Page-
Redirection vs All 404 Redirect to Homepage
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Redirection vs All in One SEO
Redirection vs Colorlib 404 Customizer
Redirection vs Custom 404 Error Page
Redirection vs Custom 404 Pro
Redirection vs 301 Redirects
Redirection vs Redirect 404 Error Page to Homepage or Custom Page
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Redirection vs Redirection
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Redirection vs Rank Math SEO
Redirection vs Shortcode Redirect
Redirection vs Simple 301 Redirects
Redirection vs Simple Page Redirect
Redirection vs Redirection for Contact Form 7
Details
Manage 301 redirects, track 404 errors, and improve your site. No knowledge of Apache or Nginx required.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- 301
- 404
- Apache
- htaccess
- redirect
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- Version
- 5.10.1
- Last updated
- Sep 19, 2026
- First published
- Sep 10, 2007
- Requires WordPress
- 6.7
- Tested up to
- 7.1.3
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Redirection FAQ
How many active installs does Redirection have?
WordPress.org reports 2 million+ active installs for Redirection as of October 22, 2026.
Is Redirection still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on September 19, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
Does Redirection have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 5 of 10 recent support threads for Redirection are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is Redirection free?
Redirection is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Redirection rank among Redirect Plugins?
Redirection is #1 in the WordPress.org "redirect" ranking as of today.