Redirect when Video Ends
This plugin will allow you to use the shortcode [redirvid] and embed an HTML5 video. Once this video is over, the page will be automatically redirected
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Redirect when Video Ends shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Redirect when Video Ends stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| HTML5 video | >100 |
| javascript | >100 |
| redirect | >100 |
| video | >100 |
Version adoption
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Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Redirect when Video Ends
From the official readme · v1.1Description
Redirect when Video Ends
This plugin will allow you to use the shortcode [redirvid] and embed an HTML5 video. Once this video is over, the page will be automatically redirected
Attributes for this shortcode
src - The source of the video file.
link - The link that is opened when the video ends.
target - The default is `_self`, which redirects the page. You can use any of the values that you could use with the [`target` attribute of an `<a>` tag](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTML/Element/a#attr-target).
autoplay - This attribute specifies whether or not the video begins playing on its own. The value `yes` means the video will autoplay. The value `no` means that the video will not autoplay. The default is value `no`.
controls - This attribute specifies whether or not the video has user controls. The value `no` means that the video will not have controls. The value `yes` means
muted - This attribute specifies whether or not the video is muted. The value `no` means that the video will not have controls. The value `yes` means the video will have controls. The default is value `no`.
poster - The source of the poster image of the HTML5 video. This is the image that shows up before the video plays.
class - The HTML class of the video.
id - The HTML id of the video.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/plugin-namedirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
Changelog
1.0 - first version 1.1 - current version
1.0
- The plugin has been created
1.1
Allows muting, class, and id.
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FAQ
Redirect when Video Ends: quick answers
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Is Redirect when Video Ends free?
Yes. Redirect when Video Ends is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Redirect when Video Ends safe to use in 2026?
Redirect when Video Ends shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Redirect when Video Ends?
Redirect when Video Ends is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,618 times since it launched in December 2016. It was downloaded 78 times in the last 30 days.
Does Redirect when Video Ends work with WordPress 7.1?
Redirect when Video Ends is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Redirect when Video Ends last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on February 19, 2017 (10 years ago).
Who makes Redirect when Video Ends?
Redirect when Video Ends is developed and maintained by Ethan Luis McDonough.
What are the best alternatives to Redirect when Video Ends?
The most popular alternatives to Redirect when Video Ends are All-in-One Video Gallery (20K+ installs), FV Flowplayer Video Player (10K+ installs) and Video Player Block (2K+ installs).
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