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mg404Rewrite

by mgsimon

 ·  Current rank #20353

Active installs
50+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#20353
Peak #20271
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
3.8K
Days tracked
3
1 day▼ 82
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • mg404Rewrite currently ranks #20353 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • Its best position in our tracking is #20271, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
  • The latest release, v0.9, shipped on Dec 12, 2009 (6,083 days ago) — release #5 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.

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Details

Authormgsimon
Current version0.9
Versions released5
Last updated2009-12-12
Added to directory2008-01-05
Requires WordPress2.7+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-08-06
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Description

This module is a workaround to use pretty permalinks without any rewrite rule.

Frequently asked questions

Is mg404Rewrite a free plugin?

Yes — mg404Rewrite is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use mg404Rewrite?

WordPress.org reports 50+ active installs.

How popular is mg404Rewrite?

As of August 8, 2026, mg404Rewrite ranks #20353 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #20271.

When was mg404Rewrite last updated?

mg404Rewrite was last updated on December 12, 2009 (version 0.9). It has shipped 5 releases in total.

Who makes mg404Rewrite?

mg404Rewrite is developed by mgsimon. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2008.