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Custom Post Type Permalinks vs Redirect by Custom Field (2026)

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

Custom Post Type Permalinks

Custom Post Type Permalinks

4.8(71)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 days ago
View Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Redirect by Custom Field

Redirect by Custom Field

4.8(5)

600 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
View Redirect by Custom Field

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Post Type Permalinks has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 71 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 600). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Post Type Permalinks has accumulated 1.7M+ total downloads while Redirect by Custom Field has 22K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Custom Post Type Permalinks
Redirect by Custom Field4.8/5
Total Reviews
71Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Redirect by Custom Field5
Active Installs
200K+Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Redirect by Custom Field600
Total Downloads
1.7M+Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Redirect by Custom Field22K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Post Type Permalinks
Redirect by Custom FieldN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoCustom Post Type Permalinks
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Redirect by Custom Field12 years ago
First Released
2011Custom Post Type Permalinks
Redirect by Custom Field2011
Age
15 yearsCustom Post Type Permalinks
Redirect by Custom Field15 years
WP Requires
6.7+Custom Post Type Permalinks
Redirect by Custom Field3.1+
PHP Requires
8.0+Custom Post Type Permalinks
Redirect by Custom Fieldfalse+
Business Model
FreeCustom Post Type Permalinks
Redirect by Custom FieldFree
Latest Version
3.5.4Custom Post Type Permalinks
Redirect by Custom Field1.0

Rating Breakdown

Custom Post Type Permalinks

4.8/5(71 reviews)
5
92%
4
1%
3
1%
2
3%
1
3%

Redirect by Custom Field

4.8/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
20%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Custom Post Type Permalinks Reviews

by equalityaccessibility

You guys are the best! So simple..

I was amazed how easy that was, An hour of so of searchings has gone to an end with this plugin. Highly recommend!

by barnabas1

Fantastic

I was able to set it up in 3 minutes and get my desired output. I can’t thank you enough Hiroshi!

by daneloctober

This Plugin is a Lifesaver

I was thinking of coding my own stuff for the permalinks but eh. THIS is the way. Hahaha! Thank you so much for this! Saved me HOURS and HOURS of work.

Redirect by Custom Field Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Post Type Permalinks or Redirect by Custom Field more popular?
Custom Post Type Permalinks has 200K+ active installations while Redirect by Custom Field has 600. Custom Post Type Permalinks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Post Type Permalinks or Redirect by Custom Field?
Custom Post Type Permalinks has a 4.8/5 rating from 71 reviews, while Redirect by Custom Field has a 4.8/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Custom Post Type Permalinks and Redirect by Custom Field free?
Custom Post Type Permalinks is free and Redirect by Custom Field is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Post Type Permalinks or Redirect by Custom Field?
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?
Custom Post Type Permalinks was last updated 4 days ago and Redirect by Custom Field was last updated 12 years ago.

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