WP Router vs Custom URL Mapper (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, WP Router has a higher user rating (3.7/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (900 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Router has accumulated 17K+ total downloads while Custom URL Mapper has 722.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Router | Custom URL Mapper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 900 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 17K+ | ◄ | 722 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 13 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2024 | |
| Age | 15 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.5 | 1.0 |
Rating
3.7/5WP Router
◄Custom URL MapperN/A
Total Reviews
3WP Router
◄Custom URL Mapper0
Active Installs
900WP Router
◄Custom URL Mapper10
Total Downloads
17K+WP Router
◄Custom URL Mapper722
Support Resolution
N/AWP Router
Custom URL MapperN/A
Last Updated
13 years agoWP Router
►Custom URL Mapper1 year ago
First Released
2011WP Router
Custom URL Mapper2024
Age
15 yearsWP Router
Custom URL Mapper2 years
WP Requires
3.0+WP Router
Custom URL Mapper5.0+
PHP Requires
false+WP Router
Custom URL Mapperfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Router
Custom URL MapperFree
Latest Version
0.5WP Router
Custom URL Mapper1.0
Rating Breakdown
WP Router
3.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%
Custom URL Mapper
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP Router Reviews
by petrozavodsky
Интересный плагин
Интересный плагин
by Sjerp
Nice idea, doesn't seem to work.
Me and my team can’t get this plugin to run. Can’t find the classes and can’t manually include either for some reason. Great idea, probably worked back then, but not now for one reason or another. So
by Sjourney
Powerful Plugin
Been messing around with it. Very nice.
Custom URL Mapper Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Router or Custom URL Mapper more popular?
WP Router has 900 active installations while Custom URL Mapper has 10. WP Router is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Router or Custom URL Mapper?
WP Router has a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Custom URL Mapper has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Router and Custom URL Mapper free?
WP Router is free and Custom URL Mapper is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Router or Custom URL Mapper?
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?
WP Router was last updated 13 years ago and Custom URL Mapper was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.