Custom Permalinks vs Autocomplete Google Address (2026)

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

Custom Permalinks

Custom Permalinks

4.1(116)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 months ago
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Autocomplete Google Address

Autocomplete Google Address

4(25)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 days ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Permalinks has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 116 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Permalinks has accumulated 2.5M+ total downloads while Autocomplete Google Address has 74K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5Custom Permalinks
Autocomplete Google Address4/5
Total Reviews
116Custom Permalinks
Autocomplete Google Address25
Active Installs
100K+Custom Permalinks
Autocomplete Google Address2.0K+
Total Downloads
2.5M+Custom Permalinks
Autocomplete Google Address74K+
Support Resolution
0%Custom Permalinks
Autocomplete Google AddressN/A
Last Updated
5 months agoCustom Permalinks
Autocomplete Google Address4 days ago
First Released
2008Custom Permalinks
Autocomplete Google Address2019
Age
18 yearsCustom Permalinks
Autocomplete Google Address7 years
WP Requires
2.6+Custom Permalinks
Autocomplete Google Address5.4+
PHP Requires
7.0+Custom Permalinks
Autocomplete Google Address7.2+
Business Model
FreeCustom Permalinks
Autocomplete Google AddressFree
Latest Version
3.1.2Custom Permalinks
Autocomplete Google Address5.3.1

Rating Breakdown

Custom Permalinks

4.1/5(116 reviews)
5
69%
4
9%
3
3%
2
2%
1
18%

Autocomplete Google Address

4/5(25 reviews)
5
76%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
24%

Recent Reviews

Custom Permalinks Reviews

by dondonkiii

Changed the slug but the page turned unavailable

Did not work… I dont think this is a functional plugin. it has 4 stars in total with lots of 1 stars i guess it is what it is. I deleted the plugin and it is fine now.

by saad7777

caused Posts/Pages to redirect to other posts/pages.

blog post are redirecting to some other post. i dunno why. but deactivating this plugin resolved the issue. So the issue must be in the plugin. is there anything i can do in this situation?

by nimonogi

Excellent plugin

Excellent plugin. I would really like to see categories included as well.

Autocomplete Google Address Reviews

by monkoni

Great support

Support requests are responded to very quickly, and even feature requests are evaluated and implemented just as fast as bug reports.

by protonfl

Outstanding support and perfect compatibility!

<span style=”font-size: inherit;”>I am very impressed with both the plugin and the developer’s support. I had a technical conflict with Astra Pro and Elementor on my production site, which caused some

by mizanckp

Outstanding service – highly impressed

This plugin delivers perfect Google Places Autocomplete integration for my site’s forms. Users get accurate address suggestions instantly as they type, saving time and reducing errors. Setup is dead s

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Permalinks or Autocomplete Google Address more popular?
Custom Permalinks has 100K+ active installations while Autocomplete Google Address has 2.0K+. Custom Permalinks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Permalinks or Autocomplete Google Address?
Custom Permalinks has a 4.1/5 rating from 116 reviews, while Autocomplete Google Address has a 4/5 rating from 25 reviews.
Are Custom Permalinks and Autocomplete Google Address free?
Custom Permalinks is free and Autocomplete Google Address is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Permalinks or Autocomplete Google Address?
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?
Custom Permalinks was last updated 5 months ago and Autocomplete Google Address was last updated 4 days ago.

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