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Simple WWW Redirect vs WP htaccess Optimize (beta) (2026)

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

Simple WWW Redirect

Simple WWW Redirect

2.7(3)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Simple WWW Redirect
VS
WP htaccess Optimize (beta)

WP htaccess Optimize (beta)

5(2)

90 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
View WP htaccess Optimize (beta)

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP htaccess Optimize (beta) has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Simple WWW Redirect leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 90). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple WWW Redirect has accumulated 18K+ total downloads while WP htaccess Optimize (beta) has 4.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
2.7/5Simple WWW Redirect
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WP htaccess Optimize (beta)5/5
Total Reviews
3Simple WWW Redirect
◄
WP htaccess Optimize (beta)2
Active Installs
1.0K+Simple WWW Redirect
◄
WP htaccess Optimize (beta)90
Total Downloads
18K+Simple WWW Redirect
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WP htaccess Optimize (beta)4.5K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple WWW Redirect
WP htaccess Optimize (beta)N/A
Last Updated
1 year agoSimple WWW Redirect
◄
WP htaccess Optimize (beta)7 years ago
First Released
2019Simple WWW Redirect
WP htaccess Optimize (beta)2018
Age
7 yearsSimple WWW Redirect
WP htaccess Optimize (beta)8 years
WP Requires
4.0+Simple WWW Redirect
WP htaccess Optimize (beta)3.7+
PHP Requires
false+Simple WWW Redirect
WP htaccess Optimize (beta)false+
Business Model
FreeSimple WWW Redirect
WP htaccess Optimize (beta)Free
Latest Version
1.0.2Simple WWW Redirect
WP htaccess Optimize (beta)0.1.4

Rating Breakdown

Simple WWW Redirect

2.7/5(3 reviews)
5
33%
4
0%
3
0%
2
33%
1
33%

WP htaccess Optimize (beta)

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

Recent Reviews

Simple WWW Redirect Reviews

by jdoeworldwide

Does have a serious bug

Sad to say this was exactly what I wanted, a simple redirect for non www to www. However the plugin does cause a critical error when activated (Sept 2022) but does still work and site can be accessed

by CS Avi

Bad/scam. Site damaged after install this plugin.

Bad/scam. Site damaged after install this plugin. Don’t use it. It will damage your site.

by LightPlugins

Great

simple and lightweight plugin.

WP htaccess Optimize (beta) Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple WWW Redirect or WP htaccess Optimize (beta) more popular?
Simple WWW Redirect has 1.0K+ active installations while WP htaccess Optimize (beta) has 90. Simple WWW Redirect is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple WWW Redirect or WP htaccess Optimize (beta)?
Simple WWW Redirect has a 2.7/5 rating from 3 reviews, while WP htaccess Optimize (beta) has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Simple WWW Redirect and WP htaccess Optimize (beta) free?
Simple WWW Redirect is free and WP htaccess Optimize (beta) is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple WWW Redirect or WP htaccess Optimize (beta)?
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?
Simple WWW Redirect was last updated 1 year ago and WP htaccess Optimize (beta) was last updated 7 years ago.

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