Simple Website Redirect Review - In-Depth Analysis
Redirect an entire website to another site while preserving URL paths. Ideal for SEO.
Performance Overview
User Rating
4.6/5 (based on 21+
reviews)
Active Installations
6,000+
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
The Simple Website Redirect plugin allows you to redirect an entire website, excluding the WordPress backend, to another website. This ensures that the URL path and query string are preserved during the redirection process.
It is recommended that the new site handle any specific redirects for old pages pointing to new pages. The Redirection plugin is a great option for this purpose.
Using this plugin is straightforward. After installation and activation, navigate to 'Settings' in the WordPress admin menu and select 'Website Redirect'. Enter the URL for redirection, choose the desired redirection type, and set the status to 'Enabled' to save your changes.
Note that the redirection type can be either 'Temporary' or 'Permanent'. It is advisable to start with 'Temporary' during testing and switch to 'Permanent' later for optimal SEO benefits. Keep in mind that browsers cache permanent redirects.
Comparing to Alternatives
Simple Website Redirect offers a straightforward solution for redirecting an entire website, standing out for its simplicity compared to other redirect plugins.
Strengths
- Extremely easy to set up and use
- Effectively redirects entire websites
- Minimal configuration needed
- Lightweight with no unnecessary features
Weaknesses
- Lacks advanced redirect management features
- No support for individual page redirects
- No pro version with extended functionality
- Incompatibility with WP-CLI in multisite environments
User Sentiment Analysis
User feedback highlights the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness, though some technical limitations are noted.
Positive highlights
- 'Super simple and very just simple' - aaronmspelling
- 'Simple, easy to use and ready to go!' - soulcommerce
- 'Works perfectly for changing domains during DNS updates' - YaegerDesign
- 'Best tool to redirect the whole website' - blunoa
- 'Needed 5 mins to do all and works fine' - apuliabikeroute
Common complaints
- Blocks WP-CLI commands in multisite setups
- Limited to whole site redirects only
Weaknesses
- No support for running WP-CLI commands when enabled
- Lacks granular redirect options
Who Should Use This?
Best for
Users needing a quick and simple way to redirect an entire website without complex setup.
Not ideal for
Those requiring advanced redirect rules, individual page redirects, or compatibility with WP-CLI in multisite environments.
Pricing & Value
Free version includes
The free version provides full functionality for redirecting entire websites with a simple interface and minimal setup.
Final Verdict
Simple Website Redirect excels at providing a no-frills, easy-to-use solution for redirecting entire websites, making it ideal for users who want quick setup without complexity.
However, its lack of advanced features and incompatibility with WP-CLI in multisite environments may limit its usefulness for more technical users or those needing granular redirect control.
Other Notable Features
Here are a few other notable features of this free
Simple Website Redirect plugin.
Contributors and developers
“Simple Website Redirect”
is open source software. The following people have
contributed to this plugin.