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Custom Permalinks vs Simple Map (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
View Custom Permalinks
VS
Simple Map

Simple Map

4.7(12)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Simple Map

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Simple Map has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 12 reviews) while Custom Permalinks leads in active installations (100K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Permalinks has accumulated 2.5M+ total downloads while Simple Map has 335K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5Custom Permalinks
►
Simple Map4.7/5
Total Reviews
116Custom Permalinks
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Simple Map12
Active Installs
100K+Custom Permalinks
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Simple Map10K+
Total Downloads
2.5M+Custom Permalinks
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Simple Map335K+
Support Resolution
0%Custom Permalinks
Simple MapN/A
Last Updated
5 months agoCustom Permalinks
◄
Simple Map8 years ago
First Released
2008Custom Permalinks
Simple Map2012
Age
18 yearsCustom Permalinks
Simple Map14 years
WP Requires
2.6+Custom Permalinks
Simple Map3.9+
PHP Requires
7.0+Custom Permalinks
Simple Mapfalse+
Business Model
FreeCustom Permalinks
Simple MapFree
Latest Version
3.1.2Custom Permalinks
Simple Map4.9.0

Rating Breakdown

Custom Permalinks

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

Simple Map

4.7/5(12 reviews)
5
92%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
8%

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.

Simple Map Reviews

by FUKAZAWA Kojiro

Thanks! Google API Key setting has come!

I waiting a long time this feature! Thank you for your update!

by Arnegger

Works PERFECT!!! THANKs for this awesome Plugin!

I was looking for something simple, where I could add a short code into a page. Without any complicated plug-in settings or anything else. Everything can be set up and run very simple within the short

by cageehv

Works as promised

Nice, simple plugin! Keep up the great work! Rolf

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Permalinks or Simple Map more popular?
Custom Permalinks has 100K+ active installations while Simple Map has 10K+. Custom Permalinks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Permalinks or Simple Map?
Custom Permalinks has a 4.1/5 rating from 116 reviews, while Simple Map has a 4.7/5 rating from 12 reviews.
Are Custom Permalinks and Simple Map free?
Custom Permalinks is free and Simple Map is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Permalinks or Simple Map?
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 Simple Map was last updated 8 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.