Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- External Permalinks Redux currently ranks #4776 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4773, first reached on Oct 15, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 2K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 10 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 25% versus the month before (8/day).
- The latest release, v1.3.2, shipped on Jan 16, 2026 (276 days ago) — release #11 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | #4776 |
| 2026-09-30 | #4796 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4829 |
| 2026-07-31 | #5079 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 2,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 10 |
| 2026-09-30 | 11 |
| 2026-08-31 | 12 |
| 2026-07-31 | 5 |
| 2026-06-30 | 9 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 5 |
| 2026-03-31 | 10 |
| 2026-02-28 | 6 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 6 |
| 2025-11-30 | 5 |
| 2025-10-31 | 5 |
| 2025-09-30 | 13 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Erick Hitter |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3.2 |
| Versions released | 11 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-16 |
| Added to directory | 2011-08-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Allows you to point WordPress objects (posts, pages, custom post types) to a URL of your choosing.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use External Permalinks Redux?
WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.
How popular is External Permalinks Redux?
As of October 19, 2026, External Permalinks Redux ranks #4776 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #4773.
When was External Permalinks Redux last updated?
External Permalinks Redux was last updated on January 16, 2026 (version 1.3.2). It has shipped 11 releases in total.
Who makes External Permalinks Redux?
External Permalinks Redux is developed by Erick Hitter. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2011.
