URL Replace vs Go Live URL Update (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, URL Replace has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (80 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. URL Replace has accumulated 747 total downloads while Go Live URL Update has 2.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | URL Replace | Go Live URL Update | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 80 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 747 | ► | 2.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 months ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2025 | 2016 | |
| Age | 1 year | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5URL Replace
Go Live URL Update5/5
Total Reviews
2URL Replace
◄Go Live URL Update1
Active Installs
80URL Replace
◄Go Live URL Update20
Total Downloads
747URL Replace
►Go Live URL Update2.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AURL Replace
Go Live URL UpdateN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoURL Replace
◄Go Live URL Update9 years ago
First Released
2025URL Replace
Go Live URL Update2016
Age
1 yearURL Replace
Go Live URL Update10 years
WP Requires
5.0+URL Replace
Go Live URL Update3.8+
PHP Requires
7.0+URL Replace
Go Live URL Updatefalse+
Business Model
FreeURL Replace
Go Live URL UpdateFree
Latest Version
1.0URL Replace
Go Live URL Update1.0
Rating Breakdown
URL Replace
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Go Live URL Update
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is URL Replace or Go Live URL Update more popular?
URL Replace has 80 active installations while Go Live URL Update has 20. URL Replace is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — URL Replace or Go Live URL Update?
URL Replace has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Go Live URL Update has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are URL Replace and Go Live URL Update free?
URL Replace is free and Go Live URL Update is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — URL Replace or Go Live URL Update?
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?
URL Replace was last updated 10 months ago and Go Live URL Update was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.