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Shortcode Redirect

By cartpauj

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Shortcode Redirect Review - In-Depth Analysis

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

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.97/10

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 offers a straightforward solution for page redirection within WordPress, focusing on simplicity and ease of use compared to other redirect plugins.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Very easy to set up and use without coding knowledge.
Effectively handles basic page redirections.
Lightweight with minimal configuration needed.
Compatible with recent WordPress versions.

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced redirect options like opening in new tabs.
No visible settings for managing multiple redirects.
Displays shortcode text on the frontend by default.
No built-in logging or error tracking features.

User Sentiment Analysis

Users appreciate the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness but note some limitations in features and display behavior.

Positive highlights

"Very easy to set up." - epilude
"Works perfectly as it should, saved us a lot of coding time." - arbeola12
"Worked great for us for basic redirection." - Delaware Genealogical Society
"Simple and easy to use." - chicagola
"Still works well on latest WordPress versions." - flyingkites

Common complaints

Text of shortcode shows on the frontend by default.
No option to open redirected links in a new tab.
Limited advanced redirect settings.
Lack of additional configuration options.

Weaknesses

No built-in option to prevent shortcode text display.
Missing features like redirect logging or error notifications.
No support for complex redirect rules.
No premium support or updates beyond basic functionality.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users needing a quick and simple way to implement basic page redirects without complex setup or coding.

Not ideal for

Those requiring advanced redirect management, detailed logging, or customizable redirect behaviors.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes basic shortcode-based redirection functionality that is easy to implement and works reliably for simple use cases.

Final Verdict

Shortcode Redirect is a straightforward and effective plugin for users who want to implement simple page redirects quickly and without hassle. It excels in ease of use but lacks advanced features found in other redirect plugins.

While it may not suit users needing more control or customization, it remains a solid choice for basic redirection needs, especially for those who prefer minimal configuration and lightweight solutions.

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

6.97

Average

Ratings

4.3 out of 5 | 31

Version

1.1.2

Last updated

2 months ago

Active installations

10,000+

WordPress version

7.0.4 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

Interested in development?

Changelog

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (2)

Previous Versions

WPS

6.97

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