# URL Pathfinder

> URL Pathfinder has <10 active installs and 45 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 49/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** URL Pathfinder works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

**Automatically redirects 404 URLs to the closest matching permalink using fuzzy matching.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 424
- **Downloads (30 days):** 45 (+40.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 49/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** May 22, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Presskopp (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/presskopp/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/url-pathfinder/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [301 redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/301-redirect/) | #24 | 39 |
| [permalink](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/permalink/) | >100 | 134 |
| [redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/redirect/) | >100 | 402 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | >100 | 2,670 |
| [url-management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/url-management/) | #3 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 301 redirect | >100 | 673 |
| permalink | >100 | 3,588 |
| redirect | >100 | 7,141 |
| seo | >100 | 8,518 |
| url-management | >100 | 5,656 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [301 Redirects – Redirect Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/eps-301-redirects/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (578) | Aug 15, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks – Easy WordPress Redirect Manager for Redirects, 404 Error Log & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-301-redirects/) | 100K+ | 3.8/5 (162) | May 20, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 3 | [404 to 301 – Redirect Manager, 301 Redirection, 404 Error Logs & 404 Monitoring](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/404-to-301/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (318) | Sep 30, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 4 | [301 Redirects & 404 Error Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/301-redirects/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (28) | Aug 15, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 5 | [SEO Redirection Plugin – 301 Redirect Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seo-redirection/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (73) | Jul 26, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 6 | [Advanced 301 and 302 Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-301-and-302-redirect/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 14, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 7 | [Legacy URL Suffix & SEO Preserver](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/php-to-pages/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 2, 2026 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [Digi Eye Redirects](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/digi-eye-redirects/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 1, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 9 | [Remove Social ID for WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-social-id/) | 100+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Sep 1, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 10 | [Simple Redirect Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-redirect-manager/) | 80+ | — | Dec 12, 2024 | 28/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is URL Pathfinder safe to use in 2026?
URL Pathfinder works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use URL Pathfinder?
URL Pathfinder is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 424 times since it launched in December 2025. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.

### Does URL Pathfinder work with WordPress 7.1?
URL Pathfinder is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was URL Pathfinder last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on May 22, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes URL Pathfinder?
URL Pathfinder is developed and maintained by Presskopp.

### What are the best alternatives to URL Pathfinder?
The most popular alternatives to URL Pathfinder are 301 Redirects (300K+ installs), Simple 301 Redirects By Bet… (100K+ installs) and 404 to 301 (100K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/url-pathfinder/ · Generated 2026-10-12 17:09 UTC by PageForge