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Quick Page/Post Redirect Plugin

By anadnet

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Quick Page/Post Redirect Plugin Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily redirect pages, posts, or custom post types to another URL with various redirect types.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.86/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 146+ reviews)

Active Installations

70,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

6.2 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin offers two main redirect functionalities: Quick Redirects and Individual Redirects.

Quick Redirects allow you to quickly set up a redirect without needing an existing page or post. Simply enter the Request URL and Destination URL to redirect. This is ideal for correcting typos or redirecting old URLs to prevent 404 errors.

Individual Redirects are for existing pages or posts, adding an option to specify the redirect location and type. This is useful for menu items or duplicate posts. The plugin supports WordPress Nav Menus and Custom Post Types.

Features include the ability to redirect to any external URL, set global overrides, import/export redirects, and view a summary of all redirects. It does not modify the .htaccess file and requires PHP 5.2 or higher.

Comparing to Alternatives

Quick Page/Post Redirect Plugin offers basic redirect functionality but faces stiff competition from other redirect plugins with more features and better reputations.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and straightforward to use without unnecessary features
Works well across multiple WordPress versions
Lightweight and minimalistic design

Weaknesses

Reports of malicious code and adware injection
Lacks advanced redirect management features
No official pro version or premium support
Compatibility issues with WP-CLI and PHP 8

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback reveals a polarized experience, with some praising its simplicity while others report serious security concerns.

Positive highlights

'Works well throughout several websites and different wp versions. No fuss and extras as we like it.' - everyday1
'wp-cli almost compatible' - Sudrien

Common complaints

Injects spam and advertising links into websites
Malicious behavior hidden from site admins
Plugin updates altering files unexpectedly
Security risks leading to removal recommendations

Weaknesses

Unreliable and potentially harmful updates
Lack of transparency from developers
Compatibility warnings with newer PHP versions

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a very simple redirect plugin without extra features and who are cautious about security risks.

Not ideal for

Anyone concerned about site security or needing reliable, well-supported redirect management should avoid this plugin due to reported malicious behavior.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The plugin is free and provides basic redirect functionality without additional premium features.

Final Verdict

While Quick Page/Post Redirect Plugin offers straightforward redirect capabilities, serious concerns about malicious code and spam injection overshadow its benefits.

Users prioritizing security and reliability should consider alternative plugins with better reputations and support.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Quick Page/Post Redirect Plugin plugin.

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FAQ

FIRST – make sure it is active if using Individual Redirects (set up on the edit page for a post or page). Then, check to make sure the global option to turn off all redirects is not checked (in the plugin options).

SECOND – if you are using Quick Redirects, try using links relative to the root (so ‘http://mysite.com/contact/’ would be ‘/contact/’ if using the root path). If your site is in a sub-folder (set in Settings/General), do not use the sub-folder in the root path as it is already taken into consideration by WordPress.

NEXT – clear your site’s cache files if you are using a caching plugin/theme. You may also need to clear your browser cache and internet files if you use caching – the browser WILL hold cached versions of a page and not redirect if there was no redirect in the cached version.

FINALLY – if you are not using a permalink structure of some sort, it is recommended that you set up at least a basic one. Redirects without a permalink structure can be inconsistant.

If your page or post is still not redirecting, then it is most likely because something else like the theme functions file or another plugin is outputting the header BEFORE the plugin can perform the redirect. This can be tested by turning off all plugins except the Quick Page/Post Redirect Plugin and testing if the redirect works. many time a plugin or bad code is the culprit – or the redirect is just simply turned off.

We have tested the plugin in dozens of themes and a whole lot more plugins. In our experience, (with exception to a few bugs) many times another plugin or the theme scripting is the problem. If you do notice a problem, please let us know at [email protected] – along with the WP version, theme you are using and plugins you have installed – and we will try to troubleshoot the problem.