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Redirection vs Custom PHP Settings (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
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VS
Custom PHP Settings

Custom PHP Settings

4.4(15)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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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 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redirection has accumulated 71M+ total downloads while Custom PHP Settings has 408K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redirection
Custom PHP Settings4.4/5
Total Reviews
690Redirection
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Custom PHP Settings15
Active Installs
2.0M+Redirection
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Custom PHP Settings10K+
Total Downloads
71M+Redirection
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Custom PHP Settings408K+
Support Resolution
62%Redirection
Custom PHP SettingsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoRedirection
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Custom PHP Settings4 months ago
First Released
2007Redirection
Custom PHP Settings2019
Age
19 yearsRedirection
Custom PHP Settings7 years
WP Requires
6.5+Redirection
Custom PHP Settings4.1.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redirection
Custom PHP Settings5.6+
Business Model
FreeRedirection
Custom PHP SettingsFree
Latest Version
5.7.5Redirection
Custom PHP Settings2.4.1

Rating Breakdown

Redirection

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

Custom PHP Settings

4.4/5(15 reviews)
5
80%
4
7%
3
0%
2
0%
1
13%

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 👍

Custom PHP Settings Reviews

by picklypickle

very bad

THE worst

by cantoute

Bad got worse

The plugin is badly coded… could be handy but since last updates it has decided you needed a premium to set vars like post_max_size This topic was modified 1 year, 9 months ago by cantoute

by deffectrix

Amazing so Simple

This is an awesome plugin, works like a charm. Thank you. This topic was modified 3 years, 4 months ago by deffectrix.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redirection or Custom PHP Settings more popular?
Redirection has 2.0M+ active installations while Custom PHP Settings has 10K+. Redirection is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redirection or Custom PHP Settings?
Redirection has a 4.4/5 rating from 690 reviews, while Custom PHP Settings has a 4.4/5 rating from 15 reviews.
Are Redirection and Custom PHP Settings free?
Redirection is free and Custom PHP Settings is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redirection or Custom PHP Settings?
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 Custom PHP Settings was last updated 4 months ago.

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