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Quick Page/Post Redirect Plugin

By anadnet

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.

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

7.02/10

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 is a straightforward redirect tool with a strong user base, but it faces competition from several other redirect plugins offering various features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Fast and lean with minimal overhead
No upselling to premium versions
Reliable and consistent performance over many years
Simple and easy to use without unnecessary features

Weaknesses

History of security vulnerabilities including XSS and authenticated settings update
Recent versions reported to inject spam and adware into sites
No pro version or advanced features available
Some compatibility warnings with WP-CLI on PHP 8

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings, users appreciate the plugin's simplicity and reliability, though a notable minority report serious issues.

Positive highlights

Does exactly what is needed easily without upselling (usingitwell)
No fuss, works well across multiple sites and WP versions (everyday1)
Lightweight and fast compared to alternatives (usingitwell)
Simple and effective with no unnecessary extras (everyday1)
Almost compatible with wp-cli, minor warnings only (Sudrien)

Common complaints

Plugin injects spam and adware into websites
Malicious code allowing unauthorized advertising links
Plugin updates differ from official repository versions raising security concerns
Hidden adverts injected without admin knowledge
Plugin behavior flagged by security tools like Wordfence

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities with moderate to critical severity in past versions
Recent versions have been reported to contain malicious code
No proactive paid support or premium features to address issues
Compatibility warnings with newer PHP versions

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, no-frills redirect plugin that performs basic redirection tasks efficiently without upselling or extra features.

Not ideal for

Those who prioritize security and trustworthiness, or require advanced redirect management features, should avoid this plugin due to its history of vulnerabilities and reports of malicious behavior.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic redirect functionality without any premium upsells or additional features.

Final Verdict

Quick Page/Post Redirect Plugin is a lightweight and straightforward tool that many users find effective for simple redirect needs, with a strong positive rating reflecting its ease of use and performance. However, its history of security vulnerabilities and recent reports of malicious code injection raise significant concerns.

Given these security issues and lack of a pro version or active premium support, users who need a secure and trustworthy redirect solution should consider alternative plugins with better reputations and ongoing maintenance.

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.