Redirection vs WP safely disable directory browsing (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
WP safely disable directory browsing

WP safely disable directory browsing

4.1(8)

300 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
View WP safely disable directory browsing

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 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redirection has accumulated 71M+ total downloads while WP safely disable directory browsing has 5.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redirection
WP safely disable directory browsing4.1/5
Total Reviews
690Redirection
WP safely disable directory browsing8
Active Installs
2.0M+Redirection
WP safely disable directory browsing300
Total Downloads
71M+Redirection
WP safely disable directory browsing5.9K+
Support Resolution
62%Redirection
WP safely disable directory browsingN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoRedirection
WP safely disable directory browsing13 years ago
First Released
2007Redirection
WP safely disable directory browsing2012
Age
19 yearsRedirection
WP safely disable directory browsing14 years
WP Requires
6.5+Redirection
WP safely disable directory browsing2.6+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redirection
WP safely disable directory browsingfalse+
Business Model
FreeRedirection
WP safely disable directory browsingFree
Latest Version
5.7.5Redirection
WP safely disable directory browsing0.1

Rating Breakdown

Redirection

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

WP safely disable directory browsing

4.1/5(8 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
0%
2
13%
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 👍

WP safely disable directory browsing Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redirection or WP safely disable directory browsing more popular?
Redirection has 2.0M+ active installations while WP safely disable directory browsing has 300. Redirection is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redirection or WP safely disable directory browsing?
Redirection has a 4.4/5 rating from 690 reviews, while WP safely disable directory browsing has a 4.1/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are Redirection and WP safely disable directory browsing free?
Redirection is free and WP safely disable directory browsing is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redirection or WP safely disable directory browsing?
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 WP safely disable directory browsing was last updated 13 years ago.

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