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Total downloads: 1,982
Active installs: 200
Total reviews: 3
Average rating: 5
Support threads opened: 1
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 5/27/2025 (218 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 11/15/2024 (1 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.2

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Stale • Last updated 218 days ago • Support resolved 0% • 3 reviews

30/100

Is Device-Based Redirect abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 218 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.2

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Nithin (Owner)1

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Description

Device Based Redirect allows you to easily set up redirects to your mobile apps or mobile-friendly URLs based on the user’s device type. Perfect for promoting your mobile apps to website visitors and implementing platform-specific deep linking through a single URL.

Features:

  • Page-specific redirects – Configure different redirects for different pages on your site
  • Custom URL redirects – Create custom URLs that redirect users based on their device
  • Set different destinations for iOS and Android users. Can be used to send users to iOS and Android app store pages.
  • Deep linking support – Direct users to specific sections of your app through platform-specific deep links
  • Fallback URLs for other devices – Specify where non-mobile users should be redirected
  • Easy-to-use admin interface – Simple configuration through WordPress admin panel
  • Bulk enable/disable option – Quickly turn all redirects on/off
  • Transient Cache for end-user redirects – Reduces database load for high traffic sites
  • Titles for Custom URL Redirects for better organizing of redirects

Use Cases:

  • App Store Promotion: Direct mobile users to your app’s store listing while showing desktop users your website
  • Deep Linking: Create a single URL that opens different app screens on iOS and Android
  • Redirect users to mobile-friendly URLs based on their device type
  • Marketing Campaigns: Share one link that works across all platforms
  • Cross-Platform Navigation: Seamlessly guide users to the right platform-specific destination
  • 302 redirects – Redirects are of 302 type as they are not permanent.

The plugin handles user agent detection and routing automatically, making it easy to implement complex platform-specific navigation through simple WordPress configuration.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to /wp-content/plugins/device-based-redirect
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
  3. Go to Settings -> Device Redirect to configure redirects

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this plugin work with plain permalinks?

No, this plugin requires the use of pretty permalinks.

Can I set different redirects for different pages?

Yes, you can configure page-specific redirects as well as custom URL redirects.

Can I temporarily disable all redirects?

Yes, use the bulk actions to disable redirects in bulk. Alternatively, you can deactivate the plugin temporarily.

Is there a limit to the number of redirects I can set?

No, there is no limit to the number of redirects you can set.

Is the Backup URL or Other Device URL required?

No, it is optional. If not set, users will be redirected to the current page for Page redirects and home page for Slug redirects in non-mobile devices.

What is the nature of redirects?

Redirects are of 302 type as they are not permanent.

Will the redirection work on dynamic resizing of pages in web?

No, the redirection happens when the page is loaded and not on dynamic resizing of pages in web.

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Screenshots

  1. Accessing Device Redirect Settings Page

    Accessing Device Redirect Settings Page

  2. Configuring Pages or URLs for Device Specific Redirection

    Configuring Pages or URLs for Device Specific Redirection

  3. Edit URL Redirects within table itself in Edit mode.

    Edit URL Redirects within table itself in Edit mode.

  4. Hover to access Edit and Remove actions

    Hover to access Edit and Remove actions

  5. Add Slug or Page Redirects on left sidebar

    Add Slug or Page Redirects on left sidebar

Changelog

1.2.1

  • Fixed issue with Params added in redirect URLs by Hosting Providers

1.2.0

  • Compatibility with WordPress 6.8

1.1.6

  • Added Title option for Custom URL Redirects

1.1.5

  • Added a Dismissible Section for Requesting Reviews and gathering Feature Requests

1.1.4

  • Updated Redirect Template for Custom URL Intermediate Page

1.1.3

  • Moved Admin to top of menu

1.1.2

  • Added Plugin Links for Support and Settings Page

1.1.1

  • Support for DB Migration during auto upgrades without deactivation

1.1.0

  • Migrated to separate database table for redirects
  • Added transient Cache for fetching redirects on end-user pages
  • Added new and improved admin UI for managing redirects
  • Added pagination for URL redirects in admin
  • Added Bulk Actions for Disable/Enable/Delete
  • Added Filter for Redirect Types
  • Added smooth scrolling to top of page when navigating between pages
  • URL validation limited to basic patterns for better flexibility

1.0.0

  • Initial release
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