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Redirect

By willshouse

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.

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

6.83/10

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 is a straightforward plugin focused solely on URL redirection, making it a simple choice among many alternatives available for redirect management in WordPress.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extremely simple and easy to use interface
Integrates redirect option directly into page editing view
No unnecessary features or bloat
Reliable and effective URL redirection
Highly rated with perfect user satisfaction

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced redirect management features
No pro version or premium add-ons
Limited to basic redirect functionality
May not suit users needing detailed redirect analytics or logs

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all 14 reviewers, users consistently praise the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness.

Positive highlights

'Simple and to the point' - frankieandshadow
'This plug in is awesome. It does exactly what it says it will do and is very easy.' - lindalpdx
'Plug(in) and Play. Not much to it. Add the url – you’re done.' - Bob
'Simple. Easy. Add the desired URL destination. It’s that easy. It works!' - wajcgs
'Places a redirect option right in the page’s editing view.' - mlipenk

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No advanced redirect features
No premium support or upgrades
Limited to basic use cases

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, no-frills plugin to manage simple redirects directly within the WordPress page editor will find this plugin ideal.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced redirect management, detailed logging, or premium support should consider more feature-rich alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers all core redirect functionality with a simple interface and integration into the page editor.

Final Verdict

Redirect excels at providing a simple, effective solution for basic URL redirection needs without any unnecessary complexity. Its perfect user rating reflects its reliability and ease of use.

While it lacks advanced features and a pro version, its straightforward approach makes it an excellent choice for users who want a hassle-free redirect plugin integrated into their page editing workflow.