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Redirect

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Redirect Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily redirect any post or page to another page using a dropdown menu or by typing a URL. This plugin helps boost your SEO.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.86/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 14+ reviews)

Active Installations

5,000+

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

Easily redirect any post or page to another page with a dropdown menu or by manually typing in a URL. This plugin also changes permalinks and menus to point directly to the new location of the redirect, which prevents bots from getting a redirect and helps boost your SEO.

Simple redirection from pages or posts with an easy to use menu. To use this plugin, edit the page, post, or custom post type you wish to redirect from. There is a dropdown menu in the right hand column. Choose where you want to redirect to and save the post or page.

Comparing to Alternatives

Redirect offers a straightforward solution for URL redirection without additional complexity. When compared to other plugins, it stands out for its simplicity and ease of use.

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Strengths

Extremely simple and easy to use interface
Integrates redirect option directly in page editing view
No unnecessary features cluttering the plugin
Quick setup for basic redirects

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced redirect management features
No logging or analytics for redirects
No support for conditional redirects
Limited customization options

User Sentiment Analysis

Users appreciate the plugin's simplicity and straightforward functionality, often highlighting its ease of use and effectiveness.

Positive highlights

"Does what it says with no extra stuff in the way" - frankieandshadow
"Very easy. The title says it all, simple redirect." - lindalpdx
"Not much to it. Add the url – you’re done." - Bob
"Add the desired URL destination. It’s that easy. It works!" - wajcgs
"Simple and easy. Congrats for your work" - iury0393

Common complaints

Lack of advanced features
No logging or tracking capabilities

Weaknesses

Limited to basic redirect functionality
No pro version to unlock additional features
No support for complex redirect rules

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a quick and simple way to set up basic redirects without any additional features or complexity.

Not ideal for

Those looking for advanced redirect management, logging, or conditional redirect capabilities will find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes basic redirect functionality allowing users to set up simple URL redirects directly from the page editing interface.

Final Verdict

Redirect is an excellent choice for users seeking a no-frills, easy-to-use redirect plugin that integrates seamlessly into the page editing workflow.

However, users requiring advanced features or detailed redirect management should consider alternative plugins with more comprehensive capabilities.

Other Notable Features

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

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post redirect

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page redirect

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SEO boost

Screenshots

FAQ

Upload whole simple-redirect folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress

Contributors and developers

“Redirect” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Free Version

WPS

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6.86

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Ratings

5 out of 5 | 14

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Version

4.0.5

Last updated

8 years ago

Active installations

5,000+

WordPress version

4.9.29 or higher

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PHP version

or higher

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Languages

0

Category

Site Administration & Utilities

URL Redirects & 301 Management

Tags

Headers,Posts,Redirect,Redirection,Redirects

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