Redirect To URL
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…
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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.
- Small user base (50+ active installs)
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.1 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
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Rankings
Where Redirect To URL stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| external url | >100 |
| external Website | >100 |
| open in new tab | >100 |
| redirect | >100 |
| redirection | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 8 reviews
About Redirect To URL
From the official readme · v1.1.2Description
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 the user to your chosen destination you just have to enter the URL (internal or external)
and decide either the user should be redirected in a new tab, or not.
Features
- Redirect Users to Websites
- Target website can be internal or external
- Open website in new Tab
- Link out of a page or an article
- No programming language needed
- Native designed box integrated in article and pages
- Unlimited redirections
Installation
- Install the Plugin
- Activate the Plugin
- Upon activation, you get a settings box in every article or page you create. Use this box to provide the address for redirection.
- If the textbox is empty, redirection is disabled automatically. Activate it again by entering an address.
- By visiting the article or page, the visitor will be redirected autmatically.
- Thats it!
Changelog
1.1.2
- Some debugging and cleaner redirection removal
1.1
- Changed hook type for better redirection-handling
1.0
- Feature added: Open in new Tab
- Preset value “http://” in destination Textbox
- Cleaning up options on plugin deletion
0.8.1
- readme Updates 2
0.8
- Release
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FAQ
Redirect To URL: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
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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