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Permalink Manager Lite vs Strict Permalinks (2026)

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

Permalink Manager Lite

Permalink Manager Lite

4.8(176)

100K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 3 weeks ago
View Permalink Manager Lite
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Strict Permalinks

Strict Permalinks

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 16 years ago
View Strict Permalinks

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Permalink Manager Lite has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 176 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 10). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Permalink Manager Lite has accumulated 2.7M+ total downloads while Strict Permalinks has 2.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Permalink Manager Lite
◄
Strict PermalinksN/A
Total Reviews
176Permalink Manager Lite
◄
Strict Permalinks0
Active Installs
100K+Permalink Manager Lite
◄
Strict Permalinks10
Total Downloads
2.7M+Permalink Manager Lite
◄
Strict Permalinks2.1K+
Support Resolution
75%Permalink Manager Lite
Strict PermalinksN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoPermalink Manager Lite
◄
Strict Permalinks16 years ago
First Released
2016Permalink Manager Lite
Strict Permalinks2009
Age
10 yearsPermalink Manager Lite
Strict Permalinks17 years
WP Requires
4.4.0+Permalink Manager Lite
Strict Permalinks2.8+
PHP Requires
5.4+Permalink Manager Lite
Strict Permalinksfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumPermalink Manager Lite
Strict PermalinksFree
Latest Version
2.5.3.2Permalink Manager Lite
Strict Permalinks1.1

Rating Breakdown

Permalink Manager Lite

4.8/5(176 reviews)
5
92%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
5%

Strict Permalinks

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

Recent Reviews

Permalink Manager Lite Reviews

by mcdeth

it does what it has to do and no bloat

extra: great support and works well with rank math/polylang and other plugins.

by The Moss Report

Saved me a ton of time! So Powerful, it’s almost scary!

If you need to make global changes to the permalinks and url structure of your website, this is one serious tool. The support is outstanding, and you can just feel how well the code is written. This i

by mediambev

Excellent plugin with outstanding support

Permalink Manager Pro is simply the best plugin for URL optimization. I use it with JReviews and initially had a conflict, but Maciej’s support went far beyond expectations to fix it. Now everything w

Strict Permalinks Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Permalink Manager Lite or Strict Permalinks more popular?
Permalink Manager Lite has 100K+ active installations while Strict Permalinks has 10. Permalink Manager Lite is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Permalink Manager Lite or Strict Permalinks?
Permalink Manager Lite has a 4.8/5 rating from 176 reviews, while Strict Permalinks has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Permalink Manager Lite and Strict Permalinks free?
Permalink Manager Lite is free + premium and Strict Permalinks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Permalink Manager Lite or Strict Permalinks?
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?
Permalink Manager Lite was last updated 3 weeks ago and Strict Permalinks was last updated 16 years ago.

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