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Redirection vs RationalRedirects (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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RationalRedirects

RationalRedirects

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 4 weeks 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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redirection has accumulated 71M+ total downloads while RationalRedirects has 164.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redirection
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RationalRedirectsN/A
Total Reviews
690Redirection
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RationalRedirects0
Active Installs
2.0M+Redirection
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RationalRedirects0
Total Downloads
71M+Redirection
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RationalRedirects164
Support Resolution
62%Redirection
RationalRedirectsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoRedirection
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RationalRedirects4 weeks ago
First Released
2007Redirection
RationalRedirects2026
Age
19 yearsRedirection
RationalRedirects1 month
WP Requires
6.5+Redirection
RationalRedirects5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redirection
RationalRedirects7.4+
Business Model
FreeRedirection
RationalRedirectsFree
Latest Version
5.7.5Redirection
RationalRedirects1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Redirection

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

RationalRedirects

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 👍

RationalRedirects Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redirection or RationalRedirects more popular?
Redirection has 2.0M+ active installations while RationalRedirects has 0. Redirection is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redirection or RationalRedirects?
Redirection has a 4.4/5 rating from 690 reviews, while RationalRedirects has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Redirection and RationalRedirects free?
Redirection is free and RationalRedirects is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redirection or RationalRedirects?
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 RationalRedirects was last updated 4 weeks ago.

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