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Redirection vs Redirect.txt (2026)

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

Redirection

Redirection

4.4(690)

2.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Redirection
VS
Redirect.txt

Redirect.txt

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Redirect.txt

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Redirection has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 690 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redirection has accumulated 71M+ total downloads while Redirect.txt has 1.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redirection
◄
Redirect.txtN/A
Total Reviews
690Redirection
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Redirect.txt0
Active Installs
2.0M+Redirection
◄
Redirect.txt0
Total Downloads
71M+Redirection
◄
Redirect.txt1.6K+
Support Resolution
62%Redirection
Redirect.txtN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoRedirection
◄
Redirect.txt1 year ago
First Released
2007Redirection
Redirect.txt2024
Age
19 yearsRedirection
Redirect.txt2 years
WP Requires
6.5+Redirection
Redirect.txt6.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redirection
Redirect.txt7.2+
Business Model
FreeRedirection
Redirect.txtFree
Latest Version
5.7.5Redirection
Redirect.txt0.2.5

Rating Breakdown

Redirection

4.4/5(690 reviews)
5
80%
4
5%
3
2%
2
3%
1
11%

Redirect.txt

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

Recent Reviews

Redirection Reviews

by jarod10

Simple and Solid

Redirection saved me a lot of time while fixing old links. Setup was easy, and it worked just how I needed. Very helpful plugin for keeping things clean.

by orianawillson

Helpful Redirect Tool

The Redirection plugin helped me manage 301 redirects easily. UI is simple n setup was quick. Logs are also useful to track errors. Sometimes settings feel a bit much, but overall works well. Tnkz dev

by ralphlong

Very Handy Tool

Redirection helped me fix 404 errors fast. Setup was easy & rules are simple to manage. Logs are useful too. Sometimes takes a bit to refresh, but overall does the job well. Good plugin 👍

Redirect.txt Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redirection or Redirect.txt more popular?
Redirection has 2.0M+ active installations while Redirect.txt has 0. Redirection is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redirection or Redirect.txt?
Redirection has a 4.4/5 rating from 690 reviews, while Redirect.txt has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Redirection and Redirect.txt free?
Redirection is free and Redirect.txt is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redirection or Redirect.txt?
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?
Redirection was last updated 1 month ago and Redirect.txt was last updated 1 year ago.

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