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Custom Post Type Permalinks vs Simple Page Redirect (2026)

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

Custom Post Type Permalinks

Custom Post Type Permalinks

4.8(71)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 days ago
View Custom Post Type Permalinks
VS
Simple Page Redirect

Simple Page Redirect

5(8)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Simple Page Redirect

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Simple Page Redirect has a higher user rating (5/5 from 8 reviews) while Custom Post Type Permalinks leads in active installations (200K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Post Type Permalinks has accumulated 1.7M+ total downloads while Simple Page Redirect has 95K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Simple Page Redirect5/5
Total Reviews
71Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Simple Page Redirect8
Active Installs
200K+Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Simple Page Redirect10K+
Total Downloads
1.7M+Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Simple Page Redirect95K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Post Type Permalinks
Simple Page Redirect0%
Last Updated
3 days agoCustom Post Type Permalinks
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Simple Page Redirect2 months ago
First Released
2011Custom Post Type Permalinks
Simple Page Redirect2017
Age
15 yearsCustom Post Type Permalinks
Simple Page Redirect9 years
WP Requires
6.7+Custom Post Type Permalinks
Simple Page Redirect3.0+
PHP Requires
8.0+Custom Post Type Permalinks
Simple Page Redirect5.0+
Business Model
FreeCustom Post Type Permalinks
Simple Page RedirectFree
Latest Version
3.5.4Custom Post Type Permalinks
Simple Page Redirect1.7.4

Rating Breakdown

Custom Post Type Permalinks

4.8/5(71 reviews)
5
92%
4
1%
3
1%
2
3%
1
3%

Simple Page Redirect

5/5(8 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Custom Post Type Permalinks Reviews

by equalityaccessibility

You guys are the best! So simple..

I was amazed how easy that was, An hour of so of searchings has gone to an end with this plugin. Highly recommend!

by barnabas1

Fantastic

I was able to set it up in 3 minutes and get my desired output. I can’t thank you enough Hiroshi!

by daneloctober

This Plugin is a Lifesaver

I was thinking of coding my own stuff for the permalinks but eh. THIS is the way. Hahaha! Thank you so much for this! Saved me HOURS and HOURS of work.

Simple Page Redirect Reviews

by looktr

time delay neede…

Excellent, but time delay feature needed.

by wpcreations

Does exactly what it says on the tin

Great plugin, does exactly what it says on the tin. Would be nice to see a target option, feel that’s the only thing missing.

by cavuapparel

Simple to the Point

A good simple plugin with no learning curve needed….Does exactly what it says it will do

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Post Type Permalinks or Simple Page Redirect more popular?
Custom Post Type Permalinks has 200K+ active installations while Simple Page Redirect has 10K+. Custom Post Type Permalinks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Post Type Permalinks or Simple Page Redirect?
Custom Post Type Permalinks has a 4.8/5 rating from 71 reviews, while Simple Page Redirect has a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are Custom Post Type Permalinks and Simple Page Redirect free?
Custom Post Type Permalinks is free and Simple Page Redirect is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Post Type Permalinks or Simple Page Redirect?
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 Post Type Permalinks was last updated 3 days ago and Simple Page Redirect was last updated 2 months ago.

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