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Permalink Manager Lite vs Legacy URL Suffix & SEO Preserver (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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Legacy URL Suffix & SEO Preserver

Legacy URL Suffix & SEO Preserver

5(1)

200 active installs

Free

Updated 2 days ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Legacy URL Suffix & SEO Preserver has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Permalink Manager Lite leads in active installations (100K+ vs 200). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Permalink Manager Lite has accumulated 2.7M+ total downloads while Legacy URL Suffix & SEO Preserver has 11K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Permalink Manager Lite
►
Legacy URL Suffix & SEO Preserver5/5
Total Reviews
176Permalink Manager Lite
◄
Legacy URL Suffix & SEO Preserver1
Active Installs
100K+Permalink Manager Lite
◄
Legacy URL Suffix & SEO Preserver200
Total Downloads
2.7M+Permalink Manager Lite
◄
Legacy URL Suffix & SEO Preserver11K+
Support Resolution
75%Permalink Manager Lite
Legacy URL Suffix & SEO PreserverN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoPermalink Manager Lite
►
Legacy URL Suffix & SEO Preserver2 days ago
First Released
2016Permalink Manager Lite
Legacy URL Suffix & SEO Preserver2010
Age
10 yearsPermalink Manager Lite
Legacy URL Suffix & SEO Preserver16 years
WP Requires
4.4.0+Permalink Manager Lite
Legacy URL Suffix & SEO Preserver2.5.1+
PHP Requires
5.4+Permalink Manager Lite
Legacy URL Suffix & SEO Preserverfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumPermalink Manager Lite
Legacy URL Suffix & SEO PreserverFree
Latest Version
2.5.3.2Permalink Manager Lite
Legacy URL Suffix & SEO Preserver2.2

Rating Breakdown

Permalink Manager Lite

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

Legacy URL Suffix & SEO Preserver

5/5(1 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

Legacy URL Suffix & SEO Preserver Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Permalink Manager Lite or Legacy URL Suffix & SEO Preserver more popular?
Permalink Manager Lite has 100K+ active installations while Legacy URL Suffix & SEO Preserver has 200. Permalink Manager Lite is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Permalink Manager Lite or Legacy URL Suffix & SEO Preserver?
Permalink Manager Lite has a 4.8/5 rating from 176 reviews, while Legacy URL Suffix & SEO Preserver has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Permalink Manager Lite and Legacy URL Suffix & SEO Preserver free?
Permalink Manager Lite is free + premium and Legacy URL Suffix & SEO Preserver is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Permalink Manager Lite or Legacy URL Suffix & SEO Preserver?
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 Legacy URL Suffix & SEO Preserver was last updated 2 days ago.

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