Redirect by Custom Field vs Widget Alias (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Redirect by Custom Field
4.8(5)
600 active installs
Free
Updated 12 years ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Redirect by Custom Field has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 5 reviews) and leads in active installations (600 vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redirect by Custom Field has accumulated 22K+ total downloads while Widget Alias has 12K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Redirect by Custom Field | Widget Alias | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ► | 8 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 22K+ | ◄ | 12K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 12 years ago | ► | 3 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2013 | |
| Age | 15 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.1+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0 | 1.7.3 |
Rating
4.8/5Redirect by Custom Field
◄Widget Alias4.3/5
Total Reviews
5Redirect by Custom Field
►Widget Alias8
Active Installs
600Redirect by Custom Field
◄Widget Alias200
Total Downloads
22K+Redirect by Custom Field
◄Widget Alias12K+
Support Resolution
N/ARedirect by Custom Field
Widget AliasN/A
Last Updated
12 years agoRedirect by Custom Field
►Widget Alias3 weeks ago
First Released
2011Redirect by Custom Field
Widget Alias2013
Age
15 yearsRedirect by Custom Field
Widget Alias13 years
WP Requires
3.1+Redirect by Custom Field
Widget Alias3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Redirect by Custom Field
Widget Aliasfalse+
Business Model
FreeRedirect by Custom Field
Widget AliasFree
Latest Version
1.0Redirect by Custom Field
Widget Alias1.7.3
Rating Breakdown
Redirect by Custom Field
4.8/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
20%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Widget Alias
4.3/5(8 reviews)
5
63%
4
25%
3
0%
2
0%
1
13%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Redirect by Custom Field or Widget Alias more popular?
Redirect by Custom Field has 600 active installations while Widget Alias has 200. Redirect by Custom Field is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redirect by Custom Field or Widget Alias?
Redirect by Custom Field has a 4.8/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Widget Alias has a 4.3/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are Redirect by Custom Field and Widget Alias free?
Redirect by Custom Field is free and Widget Alias is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redirect by Custom Field or Widget Alias?
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?
Redirect by Custom Field was last updated 12 years ago and Widget Alias was last updated 3 weeks ago.
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