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Permalink Manager Lite vs Custom Permalink Editor (2026)

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

Permalink Manager Lite

Permalink Manager Lite

4.8(176)

100K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 3 weeks ago
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Custom Permalink Editor

Custom Permalink Editor

5(2)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Custom Permalink Editor

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Permalink Editor has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Permalink Manager Lite leads in active installations (100K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Permalink Manager Lite has accumulated 2.7M+ total downloads while Custom Permalink Editor has 11K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Permalink Manager Lite
►
Custom Permalink Editor5/5
Total Reviews
176Permalink Manager Lite
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Custom Permalink Editor2
Active Installs
100K+Permalink Manager Lite
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Custom Permalink Editor3.0K+
Total Downloads
2.7M+Permalink Manager Lite
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Custom Permalink Editor11K+
Support Resolution
75%Permalink Manager Lite
Custom Permalink EditorN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoPermalink Manager Lite
◄
Custom Permalink Editor2 months ago
First Released
2016Permalink Manager Lite
Custom Permalink Editor2021
Age
10 yearsPermalink Manager Lite
Custom Permalink Editor5 years
WP Requires
4.4.0+Permalink Manager Lite
Custom Permalink Editor5.4+
PHP Requires
5.4+Permalink Manager Lite
Custom Permalink Editor7.4+
Business Model
Free + PremiumPermalink Manager Lite
Custom Permalink EditorFree
Latest Version
2.5.3.2Permalink Manager Lite
Custom Permalink Editor1.0.6

Rating Breakdown

Permalink Manager Lite

4.8/5(176 reviews)
5
92%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
5%

Custom Permalink Editor

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

Recent Reviews

Permalink Manager Lite Reviews

by mcdeth

it does what it has to do and no bloat

extra: great support and works well with rank math/polylang and other plugins.

by The Moss Report

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

by mediambev

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

Custom Permalink Editor Reviews

by Joynal Abedin

This plugin save my life

I am a developer and trying set custom permalink for my client from 3/4 days. then I found this plugin. Thanks Custom Permalink Editor team.

by salam91

Just Awesome

I was searching for a lightweight and secured permalink editor, luckily I found this, It’s fast and shows no issue yet. Great plugin. Thank you guys for, awesome work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Permalink Manager Lite or Custom Permalink Editor more popular?
Permalink Manager Lite has 100K+ active installations while Custom Permalink Editor has 3.0K+. Permalink Manager Lite is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Permalink Manager Lite or Custom Permalink Editor?
Permalink Manager Lite has a 4.8/5 rating from 176 reviews, while Custom Permalink Editor has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Permalink Manager Lite and Custom Permalink Editor free?
Permalink Manager Lite is free + premium and Custom Permalink Editor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Permalink Manager Lite or Custom Permalink Editor?
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?
Permalink Manager Lite was last updated 3 weeks ago and Custom Permalink Editor was last updated 2 months ago.

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