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WP Post Redirect

By Marco Milesi

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.

WP Post Redirect Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily redirect your WordPress posts to any external URL with a simple metabox. Lightweight and efficient for SEO.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.94/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

WP Post Redirect allows you to seamlessly redirect individual posts to external URLs or internal content. Once activated, a new metabox appears on the post edit screen, letting you specify a custom redirect URL or search for an internal post or page. This plugin is great for affiliate links, content curation, or moving content.

Features include the ability to add a redirect URL to any post via a simple metabox, search and select internal posts or pages for redirection, and set custom HTTP Status codes (301, 307, 308) globally or per post. You can also choose to open redirects in a new tab and allow rel="nofollow". The plugin highlights posts with active redirections in the admin area and provides a dashboard options page to manage all redirections with CSV export. It is lightweight, easy to use, and fully compatible with the latest WordPress versions.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Post Redirect is a straightforward redirection plugin with several alternatives available that offer varying features and complexities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and effective redirection functionality
High user satisfaction with a 4.6 rating
No known security vulnerabilities
Lightweight with no complex features
Easy to use for basic redirection needs

Weaknesses

Lacks option to open redirected links in a new tab/window
No recent updates noted by users
No pro version or advanced features
Limited customization options compared to some alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are overwhelmingly positive with no low-star ratings, reflecting satisfaction with the plugin's core functionality despite some feature requests.

Positive highlights

"Works as advertised but plugin author should consider adding an option to open the external link in a new tab/window." — apollosk
"Excellent plugin. Just what I was searching for so long." — Manas Mitra
"Utilissimo e di facile uso" (Very useful and easy to use) — Andrea
"Plugin that works great." — SOFTLOR INGENIERIE
"Add a new window to open the page" — 佛系软件

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No option to open redirected links in a new tab/window
Lack of recent updates
No advanced features or pro version

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, reliable redirection plugin without the need for advanced features or frequent updates will find WP Post Redirect suitable.

Not ideal for

Those requiring more customization, such as opening links in new tabs or needing premium support and features, may find this plugin limiting.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic redirection capabilities that cover essential needs without any cost.

Final Verdict

WP Post Redirect is a solid choice for users who want a straightforward and secure redirection plugin with high user satisfaction and no known security issues. Its simplicity is its strength, though it lacks some modern conveniences like opening links in new tabs and recent updates.

While there are many alternatives with more features, WP Post Redirect serves well for basic needs and users who prefer a lightweight, no-frills solution without a paid upgrade option.