Redirection vs Go Redirects URL Forwarder (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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Go Redirects URL Forwarder

Go Redirects URL Forwarder

5(4)

900 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Go Redirects URL Forwarder has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Redirection leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 900). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redirection has accumulated 71M+ total downloads while Go Redirects URL Forwarder has 25K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redirection
Go Redirects URL Forwarder5/5
Total Reviews
690Redirection
Go Redirects URL Forwarder4
Active Installs
2.0M+Redirection
Go Redirects URL Forwarder900
Total Downloads
71M+Redirection
Go Redirects URL Forwarder25K+
Support Resolution
62%Redirection
Go Redirects URL ForwarderN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoRedirection
Go Redirects URL Forwarder4 years ago
First Released
2007Redirection
Go Redirects URL Forwarder2014
Age
19 yearsRedirection
Go Redirects URL Forwarder12 years
WP Requires
6.5+Redirection
Go Redirects URL Forwarder4.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redirection
Go Redirects URL Forwarder5.4+
Business Model
FreeRedirection
Go Redirects URL ForwarderFree
Latest Version
5.7.5Redirection
Go Redirects URL Forwarder2.0.3

Rating Breakdown

Redirection

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

Go Redirects URL Forwarder

5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
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 👍

Go Redirects URL Forwarder Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redirection or Go Redirects URL Forwarder more popular?
Redirection has 2.0M+ active installations while Go Redirects URL Forwarder has 900. Redirection is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redirection or Go Redirects URL Forwarder?
Redirection has a 4.4/5 rating from 690 reviews, while Go Redirects URL Forwarder has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Redirection and Go Redirects URL Forwarder free?
Redirection is free and Go Redirects URL Forwarder is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redirection or Go Redirects URL Forwarder?
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 Go Redirects URL Forwarder was last updated 4 years ago.

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