Redirector

Automatically redirect content based on user-defined rules.

Redirector - A Chrome Extension for Automatic URL Redirection

'Redirector' is a versatile Chrome extension allowing automatic redirection of web pages based on patterns specified by the user, making the online experience more efficient and safe. It includes features for skipping ad pages or unnecessary confirmation pages, switching from 'http' to 'https' for secure browsing, and much more. The extension offers both wildcard and regular expression support in defining patterns, adding versatility for the user. It can be enabled or disabled with a single click.

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By: Einar Egilsson

Users: 100,000+

Rating: 4.27

(349)

3 new ratings

Version: 3.5.3 (Last updated: 2020-03-27)

Creation date: 2020-03-26

Permissions:

webRequest
webRequestBlocking
webNavigation
storage
tabs
http://*/*
https://*/*
notifications

Size: 45.81K

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 1,723 ▲ 89

Other rankings

#9839 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 106

#5 in redirect keyword 23

#33 in example keyword 32 ▼ 2

#58 in define keyword 26 ▼ 1

#200 in html keyword 19 ▲ 8

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Redirector (v3.5.3)

17,583+ 4.62

(334)

Redirector (v3.5.4)

39,598+ 4.80

(20)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Works as intended for many users
Useful for redirecting specific websites or applications
A valuable tool for web customization and redirection
Reliable for users who have used it long term
Simple to use once set up properly

Cons

No longer follows best practices for Chrome extensions
Does not work consistently or at all for some users
Issues with detection of URL changes
Lack of proper guidance or documentation for new users
Potential future removal from Chrome due to compliance issues

Most mentioned

No longer works or is unsupported
Issues with re-direct functionality
Setup is finicky and lacks guidance
Concerns over its status with Chrome's extension policies
Reliability for specific use cases

User reviews

I found it useful. The developer passed away in 2022 so it is unlikely anyone can update it to meet Chrome's requirements. It's a shame, it did a perfectly good job. Thanks Einar, rest in peace.

Annette Wilson, 2025-03-07

Did exactly what I needed it to do, but sadly no longer available because it doesn't follow best practices for Chrome extensions. If they can resolve the issue then I'd give it more stars.

Andrew Johns, 2025-03-05

最高のエクステンションでした。いままでありがとう。

romii, 2025-03-04

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Redirector requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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