Nginx Helper vs Permalink Manager Lite (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Permalink Manager Lite
100K+ active installs
Free + Premium
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Permalink Manager Lite has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 176 reviews) while Nginx Helper leads in active installations (100K+ vs 100K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Nginx Helper has accumulated 6.1M+ total downloads while Permalink Manager Lite has 2.7M+. Permalink Manager Lite has a higher support resolution rate (75% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Nginx Helper | Permalink Manager Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ► | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 31 | ► | 176 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | 100K+ | |
| Total Downloads | 6.1M+ | ◄ | 2.7M+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | ► | 75% |
| Last Updated | 7 months ago | ► | 3 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Age | 14 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 4.4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free + Premium | |
| Latest Version | 2.3.5 | 2.5.3.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Nginx Helper
Permalink Manager Lite
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Nginx Helper averaged approximately 884 daily downloads while Permalink Manager Lite averaged 2,244.
Recent Reviews
Nginx Helper Reviews
Very Good
tanks very good
It works for me
Love this plugin with LEMP stack.
Awesome plugin!
Simple setup and everything works as it should! Thanks
Permalink Manager Lite Reviews
it does what it has to do and no bloat
extra: great support and works well with rank math/polylang and other plugins.
Saved me a ton of time! So Powerful, it’s almost scary!
If you need to make global changes to the permalinks and url structure of your website, this is one serious tool. The support is outstanding, and you can just feel how well the code is written. This i
Excellent plugin with outstanding support
Permalink Manager Pro is simply the best plugin for URL optimization. I use it with JReviews and initially had a conflict, but Maciej’s support went far beyond expectations to fix it. Now everything w
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