Redirection vs 404 to 301 – Redirect, WordPress… (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Redirection

Redirection

4.4(690)

2.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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404 to 301 – Redirect, WordPress…

404 to 301 – Redirect, WordPress…

5(1)

200 active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, 404 to 301 – Redirect, WordPress… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Redirection leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redirection has accumulated 71M+ total downloads while 404 to 301 – Redirect, WordPress… has 3.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redirection
404 to 301 – Redirect, WordPress…5/5
Total Reviews
690Redirection
404 to 301 – Redirect, WordPress…1
Active Installs
2.0M+Redirection
404 to 301 – Redirect, WordPress…200
Total Downloads
71M+Redirection
404 to 301 – Redirect, WordPress…3.9K+
Support Resolution
62%Redirection
404 to 301 – Redirect, WordPress…N/A
Last Updated
1 month agoRedirection
404 to 301 – Redirect, WordPress…5 years ago
First Released
2007Redirection
404 to 301 – Redirect, WordPress…2020
Age
19 yearsRedirection
404 to 301 – Redirect, WordPress…6 years
WP Requires
6.5+Redirection
404 to 301 – Redirect, WordPress…3.8+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redirection
404 to 301 – Redirect, WordPress…false+
Business Model
FreeRedirection
404 to 301 – Redirect, WordPress…Free
Latest Version
5.7.5Redirection
404 to 301 – Redirect, WordPress…1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Redirection

4.4/5(690 reviews)
5
80%
4
5%
3
2%
2
3%
1
11%

404 to 301 – Redirect, WordPress…

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Redirection Reviews

by jarod10

Simple and Solid

Redirection saved me a lot of time while fixing old links. Setup was easy, and it worked just how I needed. Very helpful plugin for keeping things clean.

by orianawillson

Helpful Redirect Tool

The Redirection plugin helped me manage 301 redirects easily. UI is simple n setup was quick. Logs are also useful to track errors. Sometimes settings feel a bit much, but overall works well. Tnkz dev

by ralphlong

Very Handy Tool

Redirection helped me fix 404 errors fast. Setup was easy & rules are simple to manage. Logs are useful too. Sometimes takes a bit to refresh, but overall does the job well. Good plugin 👍

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redirection or 404 to 301 – Redirect, WordPress… more popular?
Redirection has 2.0M+ active installations while 404 to 301 – Redirect, WordPress… has 200. Redirection is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redirection or 404 to 301 – Redirect, WordPress…?
Redirection has a 4.4/5 rating from 690 reviews, while 404 to 301 – Redirect, WordPress… has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Redirection and 404 to 301 – Redirect, WordPress… free?
Redirection is free and 404 to 301 – Redirect, WordPress… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redirection or 404 to 301 – Redirect, WordPress…?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Redirection was last updated 1 month ago and 404 to 301 – Redirect, WordPress… was last updated 5 years ago.

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