301 Redirects – Redirect Manager vs BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
301 Redirects – Redirect Manager
300K+ active installs
Free
BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link…
20K+ active installs
Free + Premium
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 83 reviews) while 301 Redirects – Redirect Manager leads in active installations (300K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. 301 Redirects – Redirect Manager has accumulated 3.6M+ total downloads while BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… has 734K+. 301 Redirects – Redirect Manager has a higher support resolution rate (75% vs 50%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | 301 Redirects – Redirect Manager | BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 577 | ◄ | 83 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 20K+ |
| Total Downloads | 3.6M+ | ◄ | 734K+ |
| Support Resolution | 75% | ◄ | 50% |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2021 | |
| Age | 13 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free + Premium | |
| Latest Version | 2.83 | 2.4.7 |
Rating Breakdown
301 Redirects – Redirect Manager
BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, 301 Redirects – Redirect Manager averaged approximately 1,296 daily downloads while BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… averaged 226.
Recent Reviews
301 Redirects – Redirect Manager Reviews
works as planned
easy to use and works as planned our site
Very easy to use with the csv import
I had about 70 broken links, and was able to upload and fix them in one upload. This plugin works very well.
301 redirects
very helpful! and easy to use
BetterLinks – URL Shortener, Link… Reviews
Amazing
This plugin is exactly what we needed to help us share long links and track them. We had an issue and support didn’t rest until it was fully resolved. Best support I’ve ever received. This is a great
Easy way to check your links
It’s the easiest way to check your internal and external links or to keep an eye on your links
Reliable and Easy Link Management Solution
I use BetterLinks Pro across multiple client websites, and it has made managing and sharing links so much easier. Many of my clients book services through external platforms, and this plugin lets me c
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