Shortcode Redirect
v1.1.3by cartpauj · updated 2 months ago
Redirect any post or page — with a native block or a classic shortcode. Optional delay. Optional "redirecting" message. Zero configuration.
- Rank
- #2,131
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 11,000
- 10K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 121K
- 120,987 all-time
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- 31 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Shortcode Redirect at a glance
Shortcode Redirect is a WordPress plugin by cartpauj with 10K+ active installs, the #2,131 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 50 times, 23% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 31 reviews. Version 1.1.3 came out on Aug 25, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 223 plugins tagged “url”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats1.6K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Shortcode Redirect |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 71 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 49 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 59 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 79 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 120 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 91 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 58 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 49 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 46 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 11,445 · -0.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11,445 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11,438 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11,452 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11,447 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11,402 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11,425 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11,417 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11,446 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11,449 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11,464 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11,451 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11,466 |
Rank over time
#2,131 · up 6 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #2,131 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #2,133 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #2,131 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #2,133 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #2,131 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #2,134 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #2,132 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #2,134 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #2,131 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #2,131 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #2,131 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #2,137 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #2,137 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #2,137 |
Growth %
Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.25% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.13% |
Active installs band
10K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #2137 → #2133Downloads -13.3%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.156%
- v1.044%
Rating trend
4.3★★★★★31 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 22, 2011
- Last updated
- Aug 25, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Shortcode Redirect
How many websites use Shortcode Redirect?
Shortcode Redirect is active on 10K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,131 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Shortcode Redirect been downloaded?
120,987 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 50 times. See download stats
When was Shortcode Redirect last updated?
Version 1.1.3 came out on Aug 25, 2026 (2 months ago). See every release
Is Shortcode Redirect compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Shortcode Redirect have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 2 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Shortcode Redirect up to date. See its security record
Is Shortcode Redirect still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Shortcode Redirect have?
4.3 out of 5 from 31 reviews on WordPress.org. 71% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Shortcode Redirect?
The plugins most like Shortcode Redirect, by the tags they share, are Spectra Legacy (1M+), Genesis Blocks (40K+) and Flexible Table Block (40K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.3
★★★★★
31 reviews
- 5 stars: 22 reviews, 71%
- 4 stars: 4 reviews, 13%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
- 1 stars: 3 reviews, 10%
- Positive
- 84%4–5★
- Mixed
- 3%3★
- Critical
- 13%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 11,000 |
| Reported installs | 10K+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 31 |
| Total downloads | 121K |
| Author | cartpauj |
| First released | Sep 22, 2011 |
| Version | 1.1.3 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 25, 2026 |
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