Active installs
2M+
0.6% of tracked installs
Rank
#22
Peak #22
Downloads / day
24,692
prev 25,748
Downloads (7d)
154,677
All-time downloads
76.5M
Days tracked
2
2 in top 50
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Redirection currently ranks #22 and has stayed inside the top 50 in every daily snapshot since Aug 6, 2026 (2 snapshots).
- It accounts for roughly 0.6% of all active installs across the plugins we track.
- It is averaging 63,555 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v5.9.0, shipped on Jul 11, 2026 (27 days ago) — release #129 since the plugin joined the directory in 2007.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | John Godley |
|---|---|
| Current version | 5.9.0 |
| Versions released | 129 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-11 |
| Added to directory | 2007-09-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Manage 301 redirects, track 404 errors, and improve your site. No knowledge of Apache or Nginx required.
Frequently asked questions
Is Redirection a free plugin?
Yes — Redirection is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Redirection?
WordPress.org reports 2M+ active installs.
How popular is Redirection?
As of August 7, 2026, Redirection ranks #22 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Redirection last updated?
Redirection was last updated on July 11, 2026 (version 5.9.0). It has shipped 129 releases in total.
Who makes Redirection?
Redirection is developed by John Godley. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2007.
