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Shortcode Redirect vs URL Params (2026)

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

Shortcode Redirect

Shortcode Redirect

4.3(31)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 months ago
View Shortcode Redirect
VS
URL Params

URL Params

5(37)

8.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View URL Params

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, URL Params has a higher user rating (5/5 from 37 reviews) while Shortcode Redirect leads in active installations (10K+ vs 8.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Shortcode Redirect has accumulated 93K+ total downloads while URL Params has 101K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Shortcode Redirect
►
URL Params5/5
Total Reviews
31Shortcode Redirect
►
URL Params37
Active Installs
10K+Shortcode Redirect
◄
URL Params8.0K+
Total Downloads
93K+Shortcode Redirect
►
URL Params101K+
Support Resolution
N/AShortcode Redirect
URL Params0%
Last Updated
7 months agoShortcode Redirect
◄
URL Params1 year ago
First Released
2011Shortcode Redirect
URL Params2011
Age
15 yearsShortcode Redirect
URL Params15 years
WP Requires
6.0+Shortcode Redirect
URL Params3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Shortcode Redirect
URL Paramsfalse+
Business Model
FreeShortcode Redirect
URL ParamsFree
Latest Version
1.0.03Shortcode Redirect
URL Params2.5

Rating Breakdown

Shortcode Redirect

4.3/5(31 reviews)
5
71%
4
13%
3
3%
2
3%
1
10%

URL Params

5/5(37 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Shortcode Redirect Reviews

by flyingkites

Works WP 6.5

Just wish there was an option to open in a new tab. Work around was to open the redirected page in a new tab instead.

by chicagola

Exactly what I needed

It is simple and easy to use. Just wish the text wasn’t showing on the frontend. But it is an easy fix so I give it a 5 stars! Thank you for making this plugin!

by erwinprasetyo

Terima Kasih

Pluginnya berfungsi, semoga kedepannya ada pengaturan opsi lebih lanjut (sorry i write in indonesian bahasa)

URL Params Reviews

by Larry Daniele

Works well, very straightforward

I love when a plugin does just what it needs to do, simply and elegantly. Well done!

by Clifford Paulick

Love the advanced features

Thanks for making this a great free option!

by mikenco

Great!

This plugin works great and has got me out of a hole a few times now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shortcode Redirect or URL Params more popular?
Shortcode Redirect has 10K+ active installations while URL Params has 8.0K+. Shortcode Redirect is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Shortcode Redirect or URL Params?
Shortcode Redirect has a 4.3/5 rating from 31 reviews, while URL Params has a 5/5 rating from 37 reviews.
Are Shortcode Redirect and URL Params free?
Shortcode Redirect is free and URL Params is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Shortcode Redirect or URL Params?
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?
Shortcode Redirect was last updated 7 months ago and URL Params was last updated 1 year ago.

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