Redirection vs Disable Directory Listings (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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Disable Directory Listings

Disable Directory Listings

5(1)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 14 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable Directory Listings has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Redirection leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redirection has accumulated 71M+ total downloads while Disable Directory Listings has 7.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redirection
Disable Directory Listings5/5
Total Reviews
690Redirection
Disable Directory Listings1
Active Installs
2.0M+Redirection
Disable Directory Listings100
Total Downloads
71M+Redirection
Disable Directory Listings7.2K+
Support Resolution
62%Redirection
Disable Directory ListingsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoRedirection
Disable Directory Listings14 years ago
First Released
2007Redirection
Disable Directory Listings2011
Age
19 yearsRedirection
Disable Directory Listings15 years
WP Requires
6.5+Redirection
Disable Directory Listings3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redirection
Disable Directory Listingsfalse+
Business Model
FreeRedirection
Disable Directory ListingsFree
Latest Version
5.7.5Redirection
Disable Directory Listings2.0

Rating Breakdown

Redirection

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

Disable Directory Listings

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

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 👍

Disable Directory Listings Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redirection or Disable Directory Listings more popular?
Redirection has 2.0M+ active installations while Disable Directory Listings has 100. Redirection is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redirection or Disable Directory Listings?
Redirection has a 4.4/5 rating from 690 reviews, while Disable Directory Listings has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Redirection and Disable Directory Listings free?
Redirection is free and Disable Directory Listings is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redirection or Disable Directory Listings?
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 Disable Directory Listings was last updated 14 years ago.

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