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Safety Exit

By Tomas Cordero

Support & Help Desk / Help Desk & Ticketing Systems

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Safety Exit Review - In-Depth Analysis

Insert a customizable safety exit button for websites with sensitive content.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.73/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 3+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

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

This plugin will insert a safety exit button onto your site. A safety exit button is ideal for websites dealing with sensitive subjects such as domestic violence, rape, child abuse and others. When the user clicks the button they will instantly redirected to a URL of your choosing and a new tab / window will be opened to a URL of your choosing.

The button is customizable with options to change the color of the button and font, pick an icon from fontawesome's free icon library, update font size, change what the button says and more features coming in the future.

Comparing to Alternatives

Safety Exit stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique solution for its specific use case.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Unique functionality with no direct competitors
Easy to customize and implement
Effectively redirects users with custom URLs
Highly practical for sensitive content websites
Works well with popular page builders like Elementor

Weaknesses

Limited user base reflected in few total ratings
No pro version available for extended features
Past security vulnerabilities related to stored XSS
Relatively moderate security risk score

User Sentiment Analysis

All user reviews are positive, with a perfect 5-star rating across all submissions, indicating strong satisfaction and reliability.

Positive highlights

'Perfect plugin! Complies with what is promised and very easy to customize.' — ArnauRapid
'This plugin was EXACTLY what we needed for a domestic abuse intervention website.' — aveak
'Works great with Elementor and handles sensitive subjects well.' — Michael

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Previous versions had authenticated stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities
Security risk score is moderate, indicating some past concerns
No recent negative feedback to confirm if issues persist

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users needing a straightforward, customizable plugin to quickly redirect visitors, especially for sensitive or emergency exit scenarios, will find Safety Exit ideal.

Not ideal for

Those requiring a plugin with a large user community, extensive premium features, or who prioritize plugins with no history of security vulnerabilities might find this less suitable.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers all core functionalities needed to implement custom URL redirection buttons effectively.

Final Verdict

Safety Exit is a niche plugin that excels in providing a simple, effective solution for redirecting users in sensitive contexts, backed by excellent user reviews and ease of customization. Its unique position without direct alternatives makes it a valuable tool for specific needs.

However, users should be aware of its past security vulnerabilities and moderate risk score, and the lack of a pro version limits advanced feature options. Overall, it is a solid choice for those prioritizing functionality and simplicity over extensive features or large community support.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Safety Exit plugin.

safety exit

panic button

quick exit

Screenshots

FAQ

No. Due to security measures taken by browsers, websites can not delete browser history. If this ever changes or if browsers support a new function that will let websites control history you can expect it to be added to the plugin ASAP.