# Permapilot – Automatic Permalink Refresh

> Permapilot has <10 active installs and 122 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Permapilot is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 5 days ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**Never re-save Settings → Permalinks again. Fixes 404s on new post types, taxonomies and custom routes automatically.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 119
- **Downloads (30 days):** 122 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 15, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** guyargaman (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/guyargaman/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/permapilot/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [404](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/404/) | >100 | 164 |
| [custom post types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-post-types/) | >100 | 213 |
| [flush](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/flush/) | #10 | 10 |
| [permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/permalinks/) | #61 | 67 |
| [rewrite rules](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rewrite-rules/) | #6 | 8 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 404 | >100 | 2,861 |
| custom post types | >100 | 10,000 |
| flush | >100 | 1,029 |
| permalinks | >100 | 3,702 |
| rewrite rules | >100 | 1,792 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Redirection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirection/) | 2M+ | 4.4/5 (703) | Sep 19, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [Broken Link Checker by AIOSEO – Find & Fix Broken Internal, External & Video Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/broken-link-checker-seo/) | 300K+ | 3.8/5 (86) | Sep 30, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 3 | [Smart Custom 404 Error Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/404page/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,196) | May 21, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 4 | [Redirection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirect-redirection/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (419) | Oct 12, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 5 | [WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-404-auto-redirect-to-similar-post/) | 30K+ | 4.9/5 (113) | Nov 21, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 6 | [SEO Redirection Plugin – 301 Redirect Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seo-redirection/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (73) | Jul 26, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 7 | [Link Juice Keeper](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/link-juice-keeper/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Aug 24, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 8 | [404 Solution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/404-solution/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (44) | Oct 2, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 9 | [Custom 404 Pro](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-404-pro/) | 7K+ | 4.2/5 (22) | Aug 30, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [404 Redirection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/404-redirection/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (17) | Nov 28, 2017 | 41/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Permapilot safe to use in 2026?
Permapilot is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 5 days ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Permapilot?
Permapilot is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 119 times since it launched in October 2026. It was downloaded 122 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Permapilot work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Permapilot up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Permapilot need?
Permapilot requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Permapilot last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on October 15, 2026 (5 days ago).

### Who makes Permapilot?
Permapilot is developed and maintained by guyargaman.

### What are the best alternatives to Permapilot?
The most popular alternatives to Permapilot are Redirection (2M+ installs), Broken Link Checker by AIOS… (300K+ installs) and Smart Custom 404 Error Page (100K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/permapilot/ · Generated 2026-10-20 06:02 UTC by PageForge