Widget Alias vs Proper Redirect (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Widget Alias has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 8 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Widget Alias has accumulated 12K+ total downloads while Proper Redirect has 3.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Widget Alias | Proper Redirect | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 12K+ | ◄ | 3.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 14 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2011 | |
| Age | 13 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.7.3 | 0.01 |
Rating
4.3/5Widget Alias
◄Proper RedirectN/A
Total Reviews
8Widget Alias
◄Proper Redirect0
Active Installs
200Widget Alias
◄Proper Redirect20
Total Downloads
12K+Widget Alias
◄Proper Redirect3.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AWidget Alias
Proper RedirectN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoWidget Alias
◄Proper Redirect14 years ago
First Released
2013Widget Alias
Proper Redirect2011
Age
13 yearsWidget Alias
Proper Redirect15 years
WP Requires
3.0+Widget Alias
Proper Redirect3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+Widget Alias
Proper Redirectfalse+
Business Model
FreeWidget Alias
Proper RedirectFree
Latest Version
1.7.3Widget Alias
Proper Redirect0.01
Rating Breakdown
Widget Alias
4.3/5(8 reviews)
5
63%
4
25%
3
0%
2
0%
1
13%
Proper Redirect
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Widget Alias or Proper Redirect more popular?
Widget Alias has 200 active installations while Proper Redirect has 20. Widget Alias is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Widget Alias or Proper Redirect?
Widget Alias has a 4.3/5 rating from 8 reviews, while Proper Redirect has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Widget Alias and Proper Redirect free?
Widget Alias is free and Proper Redirect is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Widget Alias or Proper Redirect?
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?
Widget Alias was last updated 3 weeks ago and Proper Redirect was last updated 14 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.