# Permalink History

> Permalink History has 20+ active installs and 199 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 67/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Permalink History is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 67/100 on our health check.

**Saves the history of your WordPress site permalinks and provides automatic redirects.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 3,273
- **Downloads (30 days):** 199 (+82.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 67/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.0.6
- **Last updated:** Oct 2, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.6+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Palasthotel GmbH (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/palasthotel/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/permalink-history/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [backup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/backup/) | >100 | 356 |
| [history](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/history/) | #37 | 73 |
| [permalink](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/permalink/) | #74 | 138 |
| [Protocol](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/protocol/) | #3 | 6 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | >100 | 2,731 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| backup | >100 | 3,840 |
| history | #51 | 5,600 |
| permalink | #73 | 3,711 |
| Protocol | >100 | 1,479 |
| seo | >100 | 8,719 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [All-in-One WP Migration and Backup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-wp-migration/) | 5M+ | 4.5/5 (7,672) | Oct 7, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/updraftplus/) | 4M+ | 4.8/5 (8,685) | Oct 19, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 3 | [Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack/) | 3M+ | 3.7/5 (2,407) | Oct 12, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Duplicator – Backups & Migration Plugin – Cloud Backups, Scheduled Backups, & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/duplicator/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (4,940) | Oct 14, 2026 | 98/100 |
| 5 | [ManageWP Worker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/worker/) | 1M+ | 4.6/5 (679) | Aug 21, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 6 | [WPvivid — Backup, Migration & Staging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpvivid-backuprestore/) | 900K+ | 4.9/5 (1,562) | Sep 28, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 7 | [Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/backuply/) | 600K+ | 4.5/5 (135) | Oct 1, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 8 | [BackWPup – WordPress Backup & Restore Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/backwpup/) | 400K+ | 4/5 (1,323) | Oct 14, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 9 | [JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/backup/) | 200K+ | 4.5/5 (1,056) | Oct 18, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 10 | [Widget Importer & Exporter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-importer-exporter/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (117) | Oct 15, 2026 | 80/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Permalink History free?
Yes. Permalink History is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Permalink History safe to use in 2026?
Permalink History is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 67/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Permalink History?
Permalink History is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,273 times since it launched in August 2019. It was downloaded 199 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Permalink History work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Permalink History up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.6 or newer.

### What PHP version does Permalink History need?
Permalink History requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Permalink History last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.6, was released on October 2, 2026 (3 weeks ago).

### Who makes Permalink History?
Permalink History is developed and maintained by Palasthotel GmbH.

### What are the best alternatives to Permalink History?
The most popular alternatives to Permalink History are All-in-One WP Migration and… (5M+ installs), UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Mi… (4M+ installs) and Jetpack (3M+ installs).


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