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Redirection vs Wordless Extender (2026)

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

Redirection

Redirection

4.4(690)

2.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Wordless Extender

Wordless Extender

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Redirection has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 690 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redirection has accumulated 71M+ total downloads while Wordless Extender has 1.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redirection
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Wordless ExtenderN/A
Total Reviews
690Redirection
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Wordless Extender0
Active Installs
2.0M+Redirection
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Wordless Extender10
Total Downloads
71M+Redirection
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Wordless Extender1.8K+
Support Resolution
62%Redirection
Wordless ExtenderN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoRedirection
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Wordless Extender8 years ago
First Released
2007Redirection
Wordless Extender2015
Age
19 yearsRedirection
Wordless Extender11 years
WP Requires
6.5+Redirection
Wordless Extender4.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redirection
Wordless Extenderfalse+
Business Model
FreeRedirection
Wordless ExtenderFree
Latest Version
5.7.5Redirection
Wordless Extender1.2.1

Rating Breakdown

Redirection

4.4/5(690 reviews)
5
80%
4
5%
3
2%
2
3%
1
11%

Wordless Extender

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

Recent Reviews

Redirection Reviews

by jarod10

Simple and Solid

Redirection saved me a lot of time while fixing old links. Setup was easy, and it worked just how I needed. Very helpful plugin for keeping things clean.

by orianawillson

Helpful Redirect Tool

The Redirection plugin helped me manage 301 redirects easily. UI is simple n setup was quick. Logs are also useful to track errors. Sometimes settings feel a bit much, but overall works well. Tnkz dev

by ralphlong

Very Handy Tool

Redirection helped me fix 404 errors fast. Setup was easy & rules are simple to manage. Logs are useful too. Sometimes takes a bit to refresh, but overall does the job well. Good plugin 👍

Wordless Extender Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redirection or Wordless Extender more popular?
Redirection has 2.0M+ active installations while Wordless Extender has 10. Redirection is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redirection or Wordless Extender?
Redirection has a 4.4/5 rating from 690 reviews, while Wordless Extender has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Redirection and Wordless Extender free?
Redirection is free and Wordless Extender is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redirection or Wordless Extender?
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?
Redirection was last updated 1 month ago and Wordless Extender was last updated 8 years ago.

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