Redirection
2M+ active installs · Rated 4.4/5 · Updated September 19, 2026
A tool for managing 301 redirects and monitoring 404 errors from the WordPress dashboard, without editing server configuration files. It can log redirect activity and group rules, which helps when restructuring a site or migrating URLs. It suits site owners and editors who want to protect search visibility during changes. The plugin is free.
Pros
- Free, with no paid edition
- Regular expression and conditional redirects
- Logs 404 errors and can redirect changed permalinks
Cons
- Adds its own database tables and logs that grow over time
- Apache and Nginx module options need server-side setup
- Large plugin with many screens for simple redirect needs
Topics: Migration plugins , SEO plugins
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