301 Redirects & 404 Error Log vs ThirstyAffiliates
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
ThirstyAffiliates leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #917, ahead of 301 Redirects & 404 Error Log at #1,008. Over the last 7 days ThirstyAffiliates held its place and 301 Redirects & 404 Error Log climbed 4 places. 301 Redirects & 404 Error Log has the largest install base: 30K+ active installs against 30K+ for ThirstyAffiliates. Downloads this week: ThirstyAffiliates 10,392 and 301 Redirects & 404 Error Log 353. Ratings: 301 Redirects & 404 Error Log 4.6★ from 28 and ThirstyAffiliates 4.6★ from 251 reviews.
| Metric | 301 Redirects & 404 Error Log | ThirstyAffiliates |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,008 ▲ 4 | #917 ▬ |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 353 | 10,392 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (28) | 4.6★ (251) |
| Last updated | Aug 15, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.05 | 3.12.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,004 | #916 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2015 | Jul 2013 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 0 | 2 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
Downloads per day
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, 301 Redirects & 404 Error Log or ThirstyAffiliates?
By active installs, 301 Redirects & 404 Error Log: 30K+ sites run it against 30K+ for ThirstyAffiliates, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, 301 Redirects & 404 Error Log or ThirstyAffiliates?
ThirstyAffiliates, at #917 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with 301 Redirects & 404 Error Log at #1,008. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are 301 Redirects & 404 Error Log or ThirstyAffiliates alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.