Redirector

Name: Redirector
Rating: 4.5885 (384 reviews)
Author: Einar Egilsson

By: Einar Egilsson

Automatically redirects to user-defined urls on certain pages

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Features & Capabilities

Redirector is a powerful Chrome extension that automatically redirects webpages to user-defined URLs based on customizable patterns. Whether you want to skip confirmation pages, block ad interstitials, force HTTPS, or proxy hostnames, Redirector streamlines your browsing experience.

You can define redirect rules using both wildcards and regular expressions, enabling complex matching and dynamic URL transformations. For example, patterns like http://foo.com/bar.php?id=(\d+) can redirect to http://bar.com/baz.php?id=$1, seamlessly passing matched groups to the target URL. This flexibility makes it ideal for reducing clicks and automating tedious navigation tasks.

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Version:

3.5.3 Last updated: 2020-03-26

Version code:

4990639

Creation date:

2007-06-02

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Size:

51.72KB

Email:

re*****@einaregilsson.com

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Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-17

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 536 ▲ 4

Other rankings

#72 in Other extensions ▼ 1#4 in direct link keyword 11 #9 in redirect keyword 55 #20 in define keyword 11

Other platforms

Redirector (v3.5.3)

40,000 4.28

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Developed by:

Einar Egilsson

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/redirector/

Email:

re*****@einaregilsson.com

Website:

http://einaregilsson.com/redirector/

User Reviews

The reviews are mostly positive, praising Redirector’s effectiveness, open-source nature, and Android support. Many find it well-made and helpful for avoiding distractions. However, several users report not working issues, especially on some Android setups, and there is a desire for per-domain or per-tab control. Some redirects need Advanced Options (History State) to function reliably, suggesting setup may be needed for best results.

Pros

Effective redirecting and blocking helps avoid time-wasting sites
Open-source software
Works on Android
Well-made / top-tier quality
Supports advanced configuration (e.g., History State) to handle edge cases

Cons

Inconsistent functionality: some users report it doesn't work or stops working
Android-specific issues: redirects may require a page refresh (on Fennec) for it to apply
Currently global scope only; no per-domain or per-tab blocking control
Some redirects require manual setup via Advanced Options to work reliably

Recent reviews

by St*****, 2026-05-11

Easy (and quite customizable too!) way to add parameters to URLs, if you can't/don't want to make a userscript.

by Fa*****, 2026-05-10

by Fi*****, 2026-04-29

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Is Redirector Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

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

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

Medium This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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