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Simple Redirection vs WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post
Side-by-side comparison
At a glance
| Metric | Simple Redirection | WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | 2 | ★ 113 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 30,000+ |
| Free plan | — | — |
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live data on this pageThe call
On the measured data here, WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post leads on more dimensions (2 vs 0). Pick Simple Redirection if one of the points where it leads is what you need.
Where WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post leads
- More published reviews: 113 vs 2.
- Ranks higher in Redirect: #10 vs #91 of 359.
How this is generated
Built only from the WordPress Plugin Directory listing data shown on this page. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparisons. Read the methodology
Read each app's audit: Simple Redirection audit • WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post audit
1. Listing metadata
Field-level data| Field | Simple Redirection | WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post |
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2. Categories & rankings
Shared categories on the same row · in-category position inline3. App details
Long-form descriptionSimple Redirection
Simply redirect all pages to a specified URL, can be used for temporary or permanently redirect
WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post
Welcome to WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post! This plugin automatically redirect 404 pages to similar posts based on Title, Post Types & Taxonomies. If nothing similar is found, visitors will be redirected to the homepage or a custom URL. Features: Automatically detect any 404. Automatically search a similar post based on multiple factors: Title Potential Post Type Potential Taxonomy If nothing similar is found, set your Fallback Behavior: Redirect to homepage Redirect to a custom URL Display the default 404 page Choose the redirection HTTP header status: 301 headers 302 headers Exclude Post Types from possible redirections. Exclude Taxonomies from possible redirections. Exclude Posts based on a custom post meta. Exclude Terms based on a custom term meta. Display the Debug Console instead of being redirected (Admin). Preview possible redirection from the administration panel. *New* Features: Expose ‘WP-404-Auto-Redirect’ headers on 404 pages. (Admin). Log redirections in the /wp-content/debug.log file. Create your own search engines logic. Create your own search engines groups & fire sequence. *New* Engines & Groups: WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post 1.0 introduces the concept of engines and groups which let you customize your own searching & matching logic. The plugin comes with 5 engines and 1 default group out of the box! Default Group Engines: Fix URL Find and fix common URL mistakes. Direct Match Search for a Post that perfectly match keywords. Search Post Search for a similar Post. Search Term Search for a similar Term. Search Post: Fallback If a Post Type is set in the WP Query, redirect to the Post Type Archive. But Also: Easy to Install / Uninstall. No useless data saved in Database. Blazing Fast Performance. Compatibility: WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post is 100% compatible with all popular manual redirection plugins: Redirection Simple 301 Redirects RankMath Redirections Yoast Redirections etc… If you use one of them, but missed a manual redirection and a 404 is about to be displayed, WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post will cover you. Reviews They talk about us! 🙂 Quels plugins utiliser pour corriger les erreurs 404 sous WordPress ? 6+ 404 Redirect WordPress Plugins 2018 (Free and Paid) 12 Best Free SEO Plugins for WordPress Recommended Plugins for WordPress Top WordPress Plugins I Can’t Do Without Permalink Finder Plugin is deprecated Membuat halaman Error 404 menjadi SEO friendly The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Travel Blog 80 Best WordPress Plugins for 2018
Frequently asked
Common questions about this comparisonWhich has better reviews, Simple Redirection or WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post?
Simple Redirection (5.0★, 2 reviews) and WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post (4.9★, 113 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
Should I choose Simple Redirection or WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post?
Simple Redirection holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.9★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Which is faster to set up, Simple Redirection or WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post?
Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly; WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post has more published reviews to read for user-reported install experience (113 vs 2).
Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?
AppRanks cannot say which fits a larger or smaller operation — there is no store-size measurement in the WordPress Plugin Directory data. What it can show: Simple Redirection has 2 published reviews; WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post has 113 published reviews. Compare plan limits and pricing tiers against your own volume.
Can I migrate data between Simple Redirection and WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post?
Migration support varies by app and category. Simple Redirection and WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Simple Redirection" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.