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Multiple Domain

By Javik

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.

Multiple Domain Review - In-Depth Analysis

Manage multiple domains within a single WordPress installation. Enable custom redirects for each domain easily.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.76/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 28+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

3 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to have multiple domains in a single WordPress installation. It enables custom redirects for each domain, ensuring seamless navigation.

With Multiple Domain, all links and resources will point to the default domain. The plugin updates all links on the fly, providing end-to-end navigation under the same domain.

Additionally, you can set an optional base URL and define a language for each domain to enhance SEO with hreflang tags.

Comparing to Alternatives

Multiple Domain stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique solution for managing multiple domains in WordPress.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Enables multiple domains to show the exact same content with URL rewriting instead of redirects.
Highly effective for local development and sharing sites on local networks.
Stable and compatible with recent WordPress versions despite its age.
Simplifies staging and production environment management without URL conflicts.
Low security risk with known vulnerabilities promptly fixed.

Weaknesses

Limited to no direct alternatives for comparison.
No pro version or advanced premium features available.
Last security scan was in 2021, which may concern some users.
Plugin hasn’t been tested with the latest three major WordPress releases officially.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 28 reviews, users overwhelmingly praise the plugin's functionality and reliability, with very few complaints.

Positive highlights

'Really helpful plugin and great for SEO too.' — BestRanger
'Perfect solution when developing locally and sharing on a local network.' — tobiasroeder
'Switching to a staging site without redirect issues is a total lifesaver!' — tornevall
'Allows multiple domains with rewrite, not redirect, exactly what I needed.' — AndreCarvalho
'Works great on multiple installations including recent WordPress versions.' — Bence Szalai

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No recent security updates since 2021 scan.
Not officially tested with the latest WordPress major releases.
Lack of advanced features due to absence of a pro version.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward, reliable solution to serve the same content across multiple domains, especially for local development, staging, and production environments.

Not ideal for

Those seeking a plugin with frequent updates, official support for the latest WordPress versions, or advanced premium features may find this plugin less suitable.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality to manage multiple domains with URL rewriting, suitable for most use cases without limitations.

Final Verdict

Multiple Domain is a highly rated and unique plugin that effectively handles multiple domains displaying identical content, making it invaluable for local development and staging scenarios. Its simplicity and stability are praised by users, though it lacks a pro version and recent official testing with the latest WordPress releases.

While it has a minor security history that was addressed, users should consider the lack of recent updates and advanced features. Overall, it offers excellent value for those needing its specific functionality without the need for premium add-ons or alternatives.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Multiple Domain plugin.

Multiple domains

Domain management

Custom redirects

FAQ

Feel free to open a pull request to address any of the
issues reported by the plugin users. In case you have questions
on how to fix or the best approach, start a discussion on the appropriate thread.

If you want to add a new feature, please open an issue
explaining the feature and how it would help the users before start writing your code.

Donations

If you find this plugin helpful, you can support the work involved buying me a coffee, beer or a Playstation 4 game.
You can send donations over PayPal to [email protected].