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IP2Location Redirection

By IP2Location

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.

IP2Location Redirection Review - In-Depth Analysis

Redirects visitors based on their country and region using IP geolocation. Manage 301 and 302 redirects easily.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.84/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 43+ reviews)

Active Installations

7,000+

Update Frequency

Outstanding 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

This plugin will not work if any cache plugin is enabled.

As the name suggests, IP2Location Redirection is a favorite plugin for handling redirection on a website or a custom predefined URL based on country and region geolocated by IP address.

It is a simple yet powerful redirection plugin that helps manage all website redirects, including 301 and 302 redirection. With the ability to detect IP address geolocation information, it can redirect visitors to another location with ease, even if you are unfamiliar with Apache .htaccess files.

Key features include redirecting visitors to a blog page or a predefined URL based on their country and region, configuring multiple redirection rules, supporting 301 and 302 redirection, and supporting both IPv4 and IPv6. It also helps reduce old or broken links and improve SEO site rankings.

This redirection plugin supports both IP2Location IP geolocation BIN data and web service for IP address geolocation lookup. If using the BIN data, you can update it monthly using the wizard on the settings page for accurate results. Alternatively, you can manually download and update the BIN data file.

For using the IP2Location IP geolocation web service (REST API), you need to register an account at IP2Location.io. A free plan is available.

For more information, please visit us at IP2Location.

Comparing to Alternatives

IP2Location Redirection is a geo-targeting plugin that allows redirection based on user location. It competes with other geo-redirection plugins offering similar features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Easy and fast installation process
Responsive and helpful support team
Effectively redirects users based on geographic location
Simple to use with clear functionality

Weaknesses

Occasional issues saving redirection rules reported
Limited advanced customization options compared to some alternatives
No pro version with additional features
Medium security risk due to past vulnerability

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and a few low ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's functionality and support, though some experience critical issues.

Positive highlights

'Responsive support' - darylaurito
'Does exactly what it’s supposed to do' - Antares
'Works perfectly to redirect users' - esp2013
'Fácil de usar e útil' (Easy to use and useful) - viniciuscostasites

Common complaints

Plugin fails to save redirection rules, making it unusable for some users

Weaknesses

One known medium severity security vulnerability fixed in recent update
Some users report critical functionality bugs
Lack of advanced user options for redirection customization

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward and effective geo-redirection plugin with responsive support and no need for advanced features.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced customization, guaranteed bug-free experience, or those concerned about past security vulnerabilities should consider alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes core geo-redirection features sufficient for most basic use cases.

Final Verdict

IP2Location Redirection offers reliable geo-redirection with easy setup and responsive support, making it a solid choice for users with basic needs. Its free availability adds to its appeal, though some users have faced issues saving rules which can hinder usability.

However, the plugin has a medium-level security vulnerability that has been addressed, and it lacks a pro version with enhanced features. Users needing advanced functionality or higher security assurance might prefer exploring alternative plugins.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free IP2Location Redirection plugin.

Country Redirection

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Page Redirector

Redirection

Website Redirect

Screenshots

FAQ

Yes, please download the latest DB1 BIN file for a quick test from https://lite.ip2location.com/database/ip-country
If you need redirect by region, kindly use DB3 at https://lite.ip2location.com/database/ip-country-region-city