Route ‑ Shipping Protection vs Allowed Routes (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Route ‑ Shipping Protection
4.3(24)
600 active installs
Free
Updated 1 week ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Route ‑ Shipping Protection has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 24 reviews) and leads in active installations (600 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Route ‑ Shipping Protection has accumulated 51K+ total downloads while Allowed Routes has 1.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Route ‑ Shipping Protection | Allowed Routes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 24 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 51K+ | ◄ | 1.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2017 | |
| Age | 7 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.3.3 | 1.1 |
Rating
4.3/5Route ‑ Shipping Protection
◄Allowed RoutesN/A
Total Reviews
24Route ‑ Shipping Protection
◄Allowed Routes0
Active Installs
600Route ‑ Shipping Protection
◄Allowed Routes0
Total Downloads
51K+Route ‑ Shipping Protection
◄Allowed Routes1.5K+
Support Resolution
0%Route ‑ Shipping Protection
Allowed RoutesN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoRoute ‑ Shipping Protection
◄Allowed Routes6 years ago
First Released
2019Route ‑ Shipping Protection
Allowed Routes2017
Age
7 yearsRoute ‑ Shipping Protection
Allowed Routes9 years
WP Requires
4.0+Route ‑ Shipping Protection
Allowed Routes4.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Route ‑ Shipping Protection
Allowed Routes5.3+
Business Model
FreeRoute ‑ Shipping Protection
Allowed RoutesFree
Latest Version
2.3.3Route ‑ Shipping Protection
Allowed Routes1.1
Rating Breakdown
Route ‑ Shipping Protection
4.3/5(24 reviews)
5
79%
4
0%
3
4%
2
8%
1
8%
Allowed Routes
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Route ‑ Shipping Protection or Allowed Routes more popular?
Route ‑ Shipping Protection has 600 active installations while Allowed Routes has 0. Route ‑ Shipping Protection is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Route ‑ Shipping Protection or Allowed Routes?
Route ‑ Shipping Protection has a 4.3/5 rating from 24 reviews, while Allowed Routes has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Route ‑ Shipping Protection and Allowed Routes free?
Route ‑ Shipping Protection is free and Allowed Routes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Route ‑ Shipping Protection or Allowed Routes?
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?
Route ‑ Shipping Protection was last updated 1 week ago and Allowed Routes was last updated 6 years ago.
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