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Redirection vs Change Permalink Helper (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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Change Permalink Helper

Change Permalink Helper

4.7(33)

900 active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Change Permalink Helper has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 33 reviews) while Redirection leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 900). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redirection has accumulated 71M+ total downloads while Change Permalink Helper has 30K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redirection
►
Change Permalink Helper4.7/5
Total Reviews
690Redirection
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Change Permalink Helper33
Active Installs
2.0M+Redirection
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Change Permalink Helper900
Total Downloads
71M+Redirection
◄
Change Permalink Helper30K+
Support Resolution
62%Redirection
Change Permalink HelperN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoRedirection
◄
Change Permalink Helper5 years ago
First Released
2007Redirection
Change Permalink Helper2010
Age
19 yearsRedirection
Change Permalink Helper16 years
WP Requires
6.5+Redirection
Change Permalink Helper2.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redirection
Change Permalink Helperfalse+
Business Model
FreeRedirection
Change Permalink HelperFree
Latest Version
5.7.5Redirection
Change Permalink Helper1.1.1

Rating Breakdown

Redirection

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

Change Permalink Helper

4.7/5(33 reviews)
5
91%
4
0%
3
3%
2
3%
1
3%

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 👍

Change Permalink Helper Reviews

by presscode

Abandoned

This plugin does not work anymore (in my case, it may still work for other users) and the developer is not responding to support-requests …

by jurustmhh

Very good work

Perfect for those looking to redirect Permalinks

by paula007

On the first view: Perfect

Had to change the urls, and…hey…great, it works. I work with Divi und Elegant. Great job, thanks so much!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redirection or Change Permalink Helper more popular?
Redirection has 2.0M+ active installations while Change Permalink Helper has 900. Redirection is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redirection or Change Permalink Helper?
Redirection has a 4.4/5 rating from 690 reviews, while Change Permalink Helper has a 4.7/5 rating from 33 reviews.
Are Redirection and Change Permalink Helper free?
Redirection is free and Change Permalink Helper is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redirection or Change Permalink Helper?
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 Change Permalink Helper was last updated 5 years ago.

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