# Primary Redirect

> Primary Redirect has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 49 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Primary Redirect shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

**Redirects users to a custom URL or their primary blog's dashboard after login, replacing the default WordPress behavior.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,919
- **Downloads (30 days):** 49 (+14% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.2
- **Last updated:** Jul 25, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mustafa Uysal (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/m_uysl/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/primary-redirect/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login/) | >100 | 925 |
| [multisite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/multisite/) | >100 | 336 |
| [primary](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/primary/) | #5 | 7 |
| [redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/redirect/) | >100 | 410 |
| [redirection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/redirection/) | #74 | 98 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| login | >100 | 9,031 |
| multisite | >100 | 5,863 |
| primary | #27 | 2,530 |
| redirect | >100 | 7,301 |
| redirection | >100 | 1,437 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPS Hide Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wps-hide-login/) | 2M+ | 4.8/5 (2,111) | Aug 13, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Oct 9, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 3 | [Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sg-security/) | 1M+ | 4.5/5 (157) | Oct 14, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 4 | [Limit Login Attempts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/limit-login-attempts/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (202) | Apr 4, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 5 | [LoginPress / wp-login Custom Login Page Customizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginpress/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (1,076) | Jul 10, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 6 | [WPS Limit Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wps-limit-login/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (83) | Sep 18, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Login Lockdown & Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-lockdown/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (61) | Oct 6, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 8 | [Hide My WP Ghost – Security & Firewall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-my-wp/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (372) | Oct 16, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 9 | [Custom Login Page Customizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-customizer/) | 90K+ | 4.8/5 (410) | Jan 6, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 10 | [WP fail2ban – Advanced Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fail2ban/) | 60K+ | 4.2/5 (71) | Sep 30, 2026 | 76/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Primary Redirect safe to use in 2026?
Primary Redirect shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Primary Redirect?
Primary Redirect is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,919 times since it launched in August 2012. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Primary Redirect work with WordPress 7.1?
Primary Redirect is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Primary Redirect last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.2, was released on July 25, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Primary Redirect?
Primary Redirect is developed and maintained by Mustafa Uysal.

### What are the best alternatives to Primary Redirect?
The most popular alternatives to Primary Redirect are WPS Hide Login (2M+ installs), Loginizer (1M+ installs) and Security Optimizer (1M+ installs).


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