Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks… vs Simple Redirect Manager (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks…
100K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks… has a higher user rating (3.8/5 from 162 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks… has accumulated 3.0M+ total downloads while Simple Redirect Manager has 358.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks… | Simple Redirect Manager | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 162 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 3.0M+ | ◄ | 358 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2024 | |
| Age | 17 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.1.0 | 1.0.0 |
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Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks… Reviews
No longer maintained
This plugin used to be simple, just doing av simple redirecting task. It know has gotten issues cluttering the log file when debugging. Support recommends another, totally bloated plugin. I recommend
Cant import
Cant import 🙁
No longer working after upgrading (for URL strings with symbols)
First, thank you for this great free plugin. We’ve been using it for many years. Recently after upgrading WP to 5.9.5 (I know it’s an old version but bear with me). The following redirects no longer w
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