# Best Rewrite Rules Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 8 rewrite rules plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Rewrite Rules Inspector, Debug Bar Rewrite Rules, WP Permastructure.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Rewrite Rules Inspector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rewrite-rules-inspector/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (26) | Jan 6, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 2 | [Debug Bar Rewrite Rules](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/debug-bar-rewrite-rules/) | 700+ | 5/5 (5) | Jul 6, 2024 | 39/100 |
| 3 | [WP Permastructure](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-permastructure/) | 400+ | 4.3/5 (15) | Jul 26, 2023 | 36/100 |
| 4 | [Rewrite Rule Testing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rewrite-testing/) | 300+ | 5/5 (2) | May 20, 2014 | 33/100 |
| 5 | [Debug Bar Rewrite Rules](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fg-debug-bar-rewrite-rules/) | 40+ | — | Aug 14, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 6 | [Category Post URLs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/category-post-urls/) | <10 | — | Oct 9, 2017 | 21/100 |
| 7 | [Static Suffix – Site Wide .html Extension](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/static-suffix-site-wide-html-extension/) | <10 | — | Oct 17, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 8 | [Permapilot – Automatic Permalink Refresh](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/permapilot/) | <10 | — | Oct 15, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular rewrite rules plugin for WordPress?
Rewrite Rules Inspector is the most popular rewrite rules plugin with 10K+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many rewrite rules plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 8 plugins tagged “rewrite rules” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which rewrite rules plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Rewrite Rules Inspector has the highest rating at 5/5 from 26 reviews.

### Are these rewrite rules plugins actively maintained?
2 of the top 8 rewrite rules plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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