Simple Redirect Manager
The plugin allows you to add 301 permanent or 302 temporary redirects without editing your .haccess file. There plugin uses wordpress standard functions and does not affect the site performance. To setup, just activate…
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Simple Redirect Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (80+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Simple Redirect Manager stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| 301 redirect | >100 |
| 302 redirect | #81 |
| redirect plugin | >100 |
| Set page redirect | >100 |
| without going to .htaccess file. | #43 |
About Simple Redirect Manager
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
The plugin allows you to add 301 permanent or 302 temporary redirects without editing your .haccess file. There plugin uses wordpress standard functions and does not affect the site performance.
To setup, just activate the plugin and you will find the menu Redirects on your wordpress admin. Note that this is setup to non Admin users. If you are logged in as an administrator, the redirects will not work for you.
Installation
Installation is free, quick, and easy. just upload to your plugins directory and activate.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to edit the htaccess file?
No. You only need to choose the URLs and choose if its a permanent or temporary redirect.
Why it is not made for admin users?
As an admin, you might need to work on some pages that you want to hide from visitors. In this case, you can setup a temporary redirect to some other page while you keep working on that page as admin.
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FAQ
Simple Redirect Manager: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Simple Redirect Manager free?
Yes. Simple Redirect Manager is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Simple Redirect Manager safe to use in 2026?
Simple Redirect Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Simple Redirect Manager?
Simple Redirect Manager is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 854 times since it launched in December 2024. It was downloaded 93 times in the last 30 days.
Does Simple Redirect Manager work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Redirect Manager is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Simple Redirect Manager last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on December 12, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Simple Redirect Manager?
Simple Redirect Manager is developed and maintained by Sachin Mishra.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Redirect Manager?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Redirect Manager are 301 Redirects (300K+ installs), Simple 301 Redirects By Bet… (100K+ installs) and 404 to 301 (100K+ installs).
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