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Rewrite Rules Inspector

by Automattic

5★ (26 ratings)  ·  Current rank #1753

Active installs
10K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#1753
Peak #1753
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Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
478.1K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Rewrite Rules Inspector currently ranks #1753 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • The latest release, v1.6.0, shipped on Jan 6, 2026 (213 days ago) — release #11 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.

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Details

AuthorAutomattic
Current version1.6.0
Versions released11
Last updated2026-01-06
Added to directory2012-05-09
Requires WordPress6.4+
Requires PHP7.4+
First tracked here2026-08-06
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Description

A simple admin tool for inspecting rewrite rules.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rewrite Rules Inspector a free plugin?

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

How many websites use Rewrite Rules Inspector?

WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.

How popular is Rewrite Rules Inspector?

As of August 7, 2026, Rewrite Rules Inspector ranks #1753 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.

When was Rewrite Rules Inspector last updated?

Rewrite Rules Inspector was last updated on January 6, 2026 (version 1.6.0). It has shipped 11 releases in total.

Who makes Rewrite Rules Inspector?

Rewrite Rules Inspector is developed by Automattic. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2012.