# RedirectWeb: Smart URL Router

> Automate Your Browsing

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1571283503](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1571283503)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1571283503`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Manabu Nakazawa
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (74 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.2.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2021-11-11
- **Size:** 28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/redirectweb-smart-url-router/id1571283503)
- **Website:** [https://redirectweb.net/](https://redirectweb.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://redirectweb.net/privacy-policy](https://redirectweb.net/privacy-policy)

## Description

RedirectWeb combines powerful URL rule-based redirects with a privacy-first design. It automates redirections across Safari, Chrome, and Firefox, saving time while keeping data on-device.

Key features include smart maps redirection (Google Maps to Apple Maps), privacy-focused search engine switching (Kagi, Startpage, Brave), social redirects (Twitter/X to Nitter, Reddit Old Reddit, YouTube to Invidious), cross-device iCloud Sync, support for wildcards and regex, Declarative Net Request for fast redirects, and enterprise options via MDM. The built-in library of pre-made rules helps you get started, with JSON export/import for backups and peace of mind with zero tracking and ad-free usage.

## Rankings

- #150,675 — Overall
- #1 — redirect
- #28 — chrome extension
- #45 — url shortener
- #66 — chrome homepage

## Review summary

Users widely praise RedirectWeb for ease of use, a robust predefined-rule library, strong privacy, fast, reliable redirects, and cross-platform support. The main drawbacks are the learning curve for advanced redirects and the desire for better tutorials and examples.

### Pros

- Very easy to use with intuitive setup and a large library of predefined rules.
- Powerful, flexible rule system with a growing library of user-submitted redirects.
- Privacy-focused with no data collection and control over searches and redirects.
- Reliable and fast performance; works consistently and loads before the page.
- Cross-platform support (macOS, iOS/iPadOS) with iCloud sync; extension works across platforms.

### Cons

- Steep learning curve for advanced redirects; regex-based rule writing can be tricky for beginners.
- Documentation and tutorials could be more thorough; users request more examples and in-depth guides.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1571283503)