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WP Post Redirect

By Marco Milesi

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

WP Post Redirect Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily redirect your WordPress posts to any external URL with a simple metabox. Lightweight and efficient for SEO.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.09/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

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

WP Post Redirect allows you to seamlessly redirect individual posts to external URLs or internal content. Once activated, a new metabox appears on the post edit screen, letting you specify a custom redirect URL or search for an internal post or page. This plugin is great for affiliate links, content curation, or moving content.

Features include the ability to add a redirect URL to any post via a simple metabox, search and select internal posts or pages for redirection, and set custom HTTP Status codes (301, 307, 308) globally or per post. You can also choose to open redirects in a new tab and allow rel="nofollow". The plugin highlights posts with active redirections in the admin area and provides a dashboard options page to manage all redirections with CSV export. It is lightweight, easy to use, and fully compatible with the latest WordPress versions.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Post Redirect is a straightforward plugin designed to handle post and page redirections efficiently. When compared to similar plugins, it offers a simple approach without overwhelming features.

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Strengths

Easy to use with minimal setup required
Lightweight and does not impact site performance
Supports basic post and page redirection needs

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced redirection management features
No built-in logging or tracking of redirects
Limited customization options for redirects

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's simplicity and reliability, though some users desire more advanced features.

Positive highlights

"Simple and effective for basic redirects." - User A
"Does exactly what I need without complications." - User B
"Lightweight and easy to configure." - User C

Common complaints

Lacks advanced redirect options
No support for regex or conditional redirects
No logging or analytics features

Weaknesses

Limited functionality compared to more comprehensive plugins
No pro version to unlock additional features

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward and lightweight plugin for basic post and page redirections without extra features.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced redirect management, detailed logging, or complex redirect rules should consider more feature-rich alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential redirection capabilities suitable for most basic needs without any cost.

Final Verdict

WP Post Redirect is a solid choice for users who want a simple and effective way to manage post and page redirects without unnecessary complexity.

However, users requiring advanced features or detailed redirect management may find this plugin limited and should explore other options.

Other Notable Features

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

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FAQ

On the post edit screen, look for the “Redirect” metabox. You can choose between “External URL” or “Internal Content”.

Contributors and developers

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

Marco Milesi

Free Version

WPS

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7.09

Very Good

Ratings

4.6 out of 5 | 5

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Version

2.2

Last updated

6 months ago

Active installations

3,000+

WordPress version

6.9.7 or higher

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PHP version

5.6 or higher

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Languages

0

Category

Site Administration & Utilities

URL Redirects & 301 Management

Tags

Change,Redirect,Redirection,Seo,Url

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