External Permalinks Redux is the #42 ranked redirect app on WordPress, with a 5.0 average rating from 4 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
External Permalinks Redux is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Erick Hitter. With a rating of 5.0★ from 4 reviews, it currently ranks #42 in the Redirect category.
AppRanks data: External Permalinks Redux ranks #42 in Redirect on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 12% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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External Permalinks Redux is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Redirect category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 4 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Erick Hitter — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (4) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How External Permalinks Redux works
Allows users to point WordPress objects (posts, pages, custom post types) to a URL of their choosing, which is particularly useful for injecting non-WordPress content into loops. The object appears normally in any loop output, but visitors to the object will be redirected to the specified URL. The plugin also allows you to choose the type of redirect, either temporary (302), or permanent (301).
Through a filter, the External Permalinks Redux meta box can easily be added to custom post types. There is also a function available for use with WordPress’ add_meta_box function.
This plugin was originally written for use on WordPress.com VIP. It is inspired by and backwards-compatible with Mark Jaquith’s Page Links To plugin, meaning users can switch between plugins without risk of losing any existing external links.
This plugin is translation-ready.
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Redirect#42of 359Top 12%
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Where External Permalinks Redux stands in the Redirect category
External Permalinks Redux ranks #42 of 359 apps in the Redirect category, placing it in the top 12% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is External Permalinks Redux?
External Permalinks Redux is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 4 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Redirect category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Erick Hitter.
Who uses External Permalinks Redux?
Currently around 2,000 active stores have installed External Permalinks Redux. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Redirect category on WordPress.
Where does External Permalinks Redux rank on WordPress?
External Permalinks Redux currently sits at position #42 in the Redirect category on WordPress. That places it in the top 12% of 359 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.