Device-Based Redirect
Redirect users to your app pages in app store or play store based on their device type with custom URLs and page-specific redirects.
Solid choice
Device-Based Redirect is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 67/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Device-Based Redirect stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| android | #47 |
| ios | #37 |
| mobile redirect | #5 |
| redirect | #39 |
| redirection | #81 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About Device-Based Redirect
From the official readme · v1.2.3Description
Device Based Redirect allows you to easily set up redirects to your mobile apps or mobile-friendly URLs based on the user’s device type. Perfect for promoting your mobile apps to website visitors and implementing platform-specific deep linking through a single URL.
Features:
- Page-specific redirects – Configure different redirects for different pages on your site
- Custom URL redirects – Create custom URLs that redirect users based on their device
- Set different destinations for iOS and Android users. Can be used to send users to iOS and Android app store pages.
- Deep linking support – Direct users to specific sections of your app through platform-specific deep links
- Fallback URLs for other devices – Specify where non-mobile users should be redirected
- Easy-to-use admin interface – Simple configuration through WordPress admin panel
- Bulk enable/disable option – Quickly turn all redirects on/off
- Transient Cache for end-user redirects – Reduces database load for high traffic sites
- Titles for Custom URL Redirects for better organizing of redirects
Use Cases:
- App Store Promotion: Direct mobile users to your app’s store listing while showing desktop users your website
- Deep Linking: Create a single URL that opens different app screens on iOS and Android
- Redirect users to mobile-friendly URLs based on their device type
- Marketing Campaigns: Share one link that works across all platforms
- Cross-Platform Navigation: Seamlessly guide users to the right platform-specific destination
- 302 redirects – Redirects are of 302 type as they are not permanent.
The plugin handles user agent detection and routing automatically, making it easy to implement complex platform-specific navigation through simple WordPress configuration.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to
/wp-content/plugins/device-based-redirect - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Go to Settings -> Device Redirect to configure redirects
Frequently asked questions
Will this plugin work with plain permalinks?
No, this plugin requires the use of pretty permalinks.
Can I set different redirects for different pages?
Yes, you can configure page-specific redirects as well as custom URL redirects.
Can I temporarily disable all redirects?
Yes, use the bulk actions to disable redirects in bulk. Alternatively, you can deactivate the plugin temporarily.
Is there a limit to the number of redirects I can set?
No, there is no limit to the number of redirects you can set.
Is the Backup URL or Other Device URL required?
No, it is optional. If not set, users will be redirected to the current page for Page redirects and home page for Slug redirects in non-mobile devices.
What is the nature of redirects?
Redirects are of 302 type as they are not permanent.
Will the redirection work on dynamic resizing of pages in web?
No, the redirection happens when the page is loaded and not on dynamic resizing of pages in web.
Changelog
Compatibility with WordPress 7.0
1.2.3
- Compatibility with WordPress 7.0
1.2.2
- Compatibility with WordPress 6.9.4
- Plugin Icon Rebranding
1.2.1
- Fixed issue with Params added in redirect URLs by Hosting Providers
1.2.0
- Compatibility with WordPress 6.8
1.1.6
- Added Title option for Custom URL Redirects
1.1.5
- Added a Dismissible Section for Requesting Reviews and gathering Feature Requests
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FAQ
Device-Based Redirect: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Device-Based Redirect free?
Yes. Device-Based Redirect is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Device-Based Redirect safe to use in 2026?
Device-Based Redirect is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 67/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Device-Based Redirect?
Device-Based Redirect is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,708 times since it launched in November 2024. It was downloaded 180 times in the last 30 days.
Does Device-Based Redirect work with WordPress 7.1?
Device-Based Redirect is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Device-Based Redirect need?
Device-Based Redirect requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Device-Based Redirect last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.3, was released on July 5, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes Device-Based Redirect?
Device-Based Redirect is developed and maintained by Nithin.
What are the best alternatives to Device-Based Redirect?
The most popular alternatives to Device-Based Redirect are WPtouch (50K+ installs), Multi Device Switcher (20K+ installs) and Browser Theme Color (2K+ installs).
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