# Redirect To URL

> Redirect To URL has 50+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 8 reviews and 86 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Redirect To URL shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**This simple and lightweight WordPress Plugin allows you to redirect your visitors to an external Website by clicking on an article or a page. The configuration is very simple. In the article or page that will redirect…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 7,965
- **Downloads (30 days):** 86 (+10.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 8 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.2
- **Last updated:** Mar 30, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.1.42
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.4.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** MarcelF (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/marcelfagas/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/redirect-to-url/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [external url](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/external-url/) | #1 | 3 |
| [external Website](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/external-website/) | #1 | 1 |
| [open in new tab](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/open-in-new-tab/) | #1 | 2 |
| [redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/redirect/) | >100 | 403 |
| [redirection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/redirection/) | #45 | 99 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| external url | >100 | 10,000 |
| external Website | >100 | 8,332 |
| open in new tab | >100 | 6,891 |
| redirect | >100 | 7,160 |
| redirection | >100 | 1,433 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [LCB Portfolio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lcb-portfolio/) | 10+ | — | Oct 12, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 3 | [Linkoryx – Custom Post & Page Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/linkoryx/) | <10 | — | Jun 7, 2026 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Redirect To URL free?
Yes. Redirect To URL is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Redirect To URL safe to use in 2026?
Redirect To URL shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Redirect To URL?
Redirect To URL is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,965 times since it launched in September 2014. It was downloaded 86 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Redirect To URL work with WordPress 7.1?
Redirect To URL is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Redirect To URL last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.2, was released on March 30, 2015 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Redirect To URL?
Redirect To URL is developed and maintained by MarcelF.

### What are the best alternatives to Redirect To URL?
The most popular alternatives to Redirect To URL are LCB Portfolio (10+ installs) and Linkoryx (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirect-to-url/ · Generated 2026-10-13 09:02 UTC by PageForge