ZA Redirects
Manage exact and regex redirects (301, 302, 307, 410, 451) with built-in hit tracking and analytics from a custom WordPress dashboard.
Use with caution
ZA Redirects works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where ZA Redirects stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| 301 | >100 |
| analytics | >100 |
| redirects | >100 |
| regex | >100 |
| seo | >100 |
About ZA Redirects
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
ZA Redirects is a WordPress plugin that turns a clean custom dashboard into a complete redirect manager with:
- Exact-match redirect rules.
- Regex-based redirect rules.
- 301, 302, 307, 410, and 451 response support.
- Built-in hit tracking and dashboard analytics.
- Bulk actions, filtering, search, pause/activate, and editing tools.
This plugin is developed and maintained by Hamada Zayed (mrhamada.net). It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any other service or brand sharing a similar name.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/, or install it from the WordPress plugin directory. - Activate
ZA Redirectsfrom the WordPress plugins screen. - Open
ZA Redirectsfrom the admin sidebar to create rules.
Frequently asked questions
Does it support regex redirects?
Yes. Add regex rules from the dedicated Regex Redirects section.
Does it track hits?
Yes. Every matched rule increments hit counters and appears in analytics.
Can I return 410 or 451 without redirecting?
Yes. Leave the destination empty and the plugin will return a terminal response instead.
Changelog
Security hardening and compatibility fixes. Recommended for all users.
1.0.2
- Security: hardened admin handlers by moving capability checks before reading request data.
- Security: removed misuse of
esc_html_einsidewp_die()and replaced withesc_html__. - Fix: replaced deprecated
current_time('timestamp')withtime()forhuman_time_diff. - Fix: switched translation loading to the standard
load_plugin_textdomain(). - Docs: updated contributor reference and clarified ownership.
1.0.1
- Refactor: internal renames and minor hardening.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
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FAQ
ZA Redirects: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Is ZA Redirects free?
Yes. ZA Redirects is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is ZA Redirects safe to use in 2026?
ZA Redirects works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.
How many websites use ZA Redirects?
ZA Redirects is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 237 times since it launched in April 2026. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.
Does ZA Redirects work with WordPress 7.1?
ZA Redirects is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does ZA Redirects need?
ZA Redirects requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was ZA Redirects last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on April 26, 2026 (5 months ago).
Who makes ZA Redirects?
ZA Redirects is developed and maintained by Hamada Zayed.
What are the best alternatives to ZA Redirects?
The most popular alternatives to ZA Redirects are Redirection (2M+ installs), Redirection (100K+ installs) and WP 404 Auto Redirect to Sim… (30K+ installs).
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