Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) vs Rewrite Rules Inspector (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE)
200K+ active installs
Free
Rewrite Rules Inspector
10K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) has a higher user rating (5/5 from 401 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) has accumulated 8.5M+ total downloads while Rewrite Rules Inspector has 457K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) | Rewrite Rules Inspector | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 401 | ◄ | 26 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 8.5M+ | ◄ | 457K+ |
| Support Resolution | 78% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 days ago | ◄ | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2022 | 2012 | |
| Age | 4 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 6.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 8.6.0 | 1.6.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE)
Rewrite Rules Inspector
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) averaged approximately 14,274 daily downloads while Rewrite Rules Inspector averaged 160.
Recent Reviews
Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) Reviews
Superb.
Spectacular and versatile tool to optimize the management of your WordPress site.
I have it on every install
Yep, one of those plugins I have on every single wordpress site for myself and my clients. I love that it’s free, and the premium version seems very comprehensive, although I haven’t used it.
So much usefulness in a single plugin!
Tons of little fixes and enhancements available. It’s definitely something I install on every site!
Rewrite Rules Inspector Reviews
Genius tool for debugging redirect errors
Sometimes you get into a trap that logically leads nowhere and this plugin can help you find a way out of this vicious circle. Thanks.
Time Saver
Whenever you change a custom post type, you must flush the rewrite rules. This plugin does in in a single click. Additionally it enables you to check your rewrite rules against your URLs to make sure
Thank you!!
Thank you man, you saved me a lot of time!!
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