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Permalink Manager Lite vs WP No Base Permalink (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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WP No Base Permalink

WP No Base Permalink

4.1(16)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
View WP No Base Permalink

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Permalink Manager Lite has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 176 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 10K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Permalink Manager Lite has accumulated 2.7M+ total downloads while WP No Base Permalink has 55K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Permalink Manager Lite
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WP No Base Permalink4.1/5
Total Reviews
176Permalink Manager Lite
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WP No Base Permalink16
Active Installs
100K+Permalink Manager Lite
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WP No Base Permalink10K+
Total Downloads
2.7M+Permalink Manager Lite
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WP No Base Permalink55K+
Support Resolution
75%Permalink Manager Lite
WP No Base PermalinkN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoPermalink Manager Lite
◄
WP No Base Permalink5 years ago
First Released
2016Permalink Manager Lite
WP No Base Permalink2013
Age
10 yearsPermalink Manager Lite
WP No Base Permalink13 years
WP Requires
4.4.0+Permalink Manager Lite
WP No Base Permalink3.5+
PHP Requires
5.4+Permalink Manager Lite
WP No Base Permalinkfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumPermalink Manager Lite
WP No Base PermalinkFree
Latest Version
2.5.3.2Permalink Manager Lite
WP No Base Permalink1.0

Rating Breakdown

Permalink Manager Lite

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

WP No Base Permalink

4.1/5(16 reviews)
5
69%
4
6%
3
6%
2
6%
1
13%

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

WP No Base Permalink Reviews

by petruciucur

Not working

It doesn’t work anymore.

by arturdlugosz

Doesn’t working

Doesn’t working. I don’t see any changes.

by ojoblindado

great

very good

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Permalink Manager Lite or WP No Base Permalink more popular?
Permalink Manager Lite has 100K+ active installations while WP No Base Permalink has 10K+. Permalink Manager Lite is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Permalink Manager Lite or WP No Base Permalink?
Permalink Manager Lite has a 4.8/5 rating from 176 reviews, while WP No Base Permalink has a 4.1/5 rating from 16 reviews.
Are Permalink Manager Lite and WP No Base Permalink free?
Permalink Manager Lite is free + premium and WP No Base Permalink is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Permalink Manager Lite or WP No Base Permalink?
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 WP No Base Permalink was last updated 5 years ago.

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