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Shortcode Redirect

By cartpauj

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Shortcode Redirect Review - In-Depth Analysis

Automatically redirect users to another page after a specified time using a shortcode.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.98/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 31+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Shortcode Redirect allows site owners to automatically redirect a user after a chosen amount of seconds when viewing a page or post on the site. The plugin instructions are very simple. Add a shortcode to the post/page that looks like the following [redirect url='http://somesite.com' sec='3']. The url= part is where you define the URL to redirect the user to and the sec= part is where you define how many seconds to wait before redirecting.

This plugin works on both pages and posts without any settings or configurations required. You can easily define a URL for the redirection and set the delay time.

Shortcode Redirect should work with older versions of WordPress as well but was not tested with anything older than 2.7.

Comparing to Alternatives

Shortcode Redirect is a straightforward plugin for managing redirects via shortcode, with several other plugins offering alternative redirect solutions.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to set up, suitable for basic redirect needs
Saves coding time by using shortcode for redirects
Works well with various WordPress versions including newer ones
Lightweight with no complex configuration required
Positive user feedback highlights effectiveness and ease of use

Weaknesses

Limited advanced options or settings for redirects
No option to open redirects in a new tab within the plugin
Some users note shortcode text may appear on the frontend without fixes
Security history includes past stored XSS vulnerabilities

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and minimal low ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness.

Positive highlights

"Very easy to set up." — epilude
"It works perfectly as it should, saved us a lot of coding time." — arbeola12
"For a basic redirection on a page, it worked great." — Delaware Genealogical Society
"It is simple and easy to use." — chicagola
"Works WP 6.5" — flyingkites

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Past security vulnerabilities related to stored cross-site scripting
Lack of advanced redirect options
No built-in option to open redirects in new tabs
Shortcode text may display on frontend without manual fixes

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, no-fuss redirect solution using shortcodes, especially those comfortable with basic WordPress setups and needing quick redirects without complex features.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced redirect management, enhanced security assurances, or features like opening redirects in new tabs should consider other plugins with more robust capabilities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic shortcode-based redirect functionality sufficient for simple redirect needs.

Final Verdict

Shortcode Redirect is a lightweight and user-friendly plugin that effectively handles basic redirect needs through shortcodes. Its simplicity and positive user feedback make it a good choice for users who want straightforward redirect functionality without additional complexity.

However, the plugin has a history of security vulnerabilities and lacks advanced features found in some alternatives. Users with higher security requirements or needing more control over redirects may want to explore other options. Overall, it offers good value as a free tool for simple redirect tasks.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Shortcode Redirect plugin.

page redirect

post redirect

url redirect

Screenshots

FAQ

In the block: toggle off Show “redirecting” message in the block sidebar.

In the shortcode: add show_message='false' (also accepts 0, no, or off):

[redirect url='https://example.com' sec='3' show_message='false']

In the block: toggle off Show “redirecting” message in the block sidebar.

In the shortcode: add show_message='false' (also accepts 0, no, or off):

[redirect url='https://example.com' sec='3' show_message='false']

Contributors and developers

“Shortcode Redirect” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

cartpauj

Free Version

WPS

6.98

Average

Ratings

4.3 out of 5 | 31

Version

1.1.3

Last updated

1 month ago

Active installations

10,000+

WordPress version

7.1.3 or higher

PHP version

or higher

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Shortcode Redirect Review - In-Depth Analysis

Performance Overview

What It Does

Comparing to Alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

Who Should Use This?

Pricing & Value

Final Verdict

Other Notable Features

Screenshots

FAQ

Contributors and developers

Ratings

Reviews (31)

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Contributors & Developers

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Changelog

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (2)

Previous Versions

WPS

6.98

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