URL Redirector

Redirect url by pattern to any place you want.

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URL Redirector Chrome Extension

URL Redirector enables you to seamlessly redirect any URL based on patterns to your desired destinations. Whether you want to redirect web URLs to other websites or to files on your local machine, this extension provides a simple yet powerful solution. It offers password protection to safeguard your redirect settings from unauthorized changes, ensuring your configurations stay secure.

Beyond basic redirection, URL Redirector allows playful customization to tailor your browsing experience. Its easy-to-use interface makes setting up and managing redirects quick and hassle-free, making it an essential tool for power users and developers alike.

By:: Bluz
Users:: 3,000+
Rating:: 4.48

(46)
Version:: 1.0 (Last updated: 2014-01-23)
Creation date:: 2014-01-23
Risk:: Moderate risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:: webRequest
*://*/*
storage
webRequestBlocking
Size:: 250.88K
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: a day ago

Ranking

# 15,801 ▲ 152

Other rankings

#4149 in Accessibility ▼ 14 #26 in redirect keyword 53 ▼ 2 #278 in password-protected keyword 57 ▼ 1

User reviews

Users consistently praise URL Redirector for its simplicity, reliability, and effectiveness in redirecting URLs to preferred destinations. It serves as a practical workaround for some platform restrictions. However, multiple reviews mention limitations like absence of wildcard support, no import/export capability for rules, and occasional problems with disabling specific redirects. Some users also report minor performance slowdowns and issues when multiple redirections involve similar domains. Overall, the extension works well for straightforward URL redirection needs but could benefit from enhanced features and stability improvements.

Pros

Simple and easy to use for URL redirection.
Effectively redirects URLs as intended without complications.
Helps to bypass undesired content like news feeds or ads by redirecting to preferred sites.
Provides a useful workaround for system-level redirection issues, such as with MacOS hosts file.
Supports partial URL path modifications and specific URL redirections.

Cons

Lack of wildcard or dynamic pattern matching limits flexible URL redirection (e.g., redirecting changing video IDs on YouTube).
No import/export functionality for redirect rules, which hinders backup or bulk management.
Disable button within the extension's options does not always work reliably, requiring full extension disable.
In some cases, redirection may slow down website loading times.
Issues occur when multiple redirects or similar domains exist in a single URL, causing unexpected repetitive redirects.

Recent reviews

Perfect

Digital Dragon, 2024-09-21

Works like a charm! Love this extension. Thank you Dev!

Dinesh, 2024-09-05

had to write a review it woks perfectly

Mohammed Rami Al-Khatib, 2024-04-05

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Extension safety

Risk impact

URL Redirector requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

URL Redirector has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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