Device-Based Redirect

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Device Based Redirect allows you to easily set up redirects to your mobile apps or mobile-friendly URLs based on the user’s device type. Perfect for promoting your mobile apps to website visitors and implementing platform-specific deep linking through a single URL.

Features:

Page-specific redirects – Configure different redirects for different pages on your site
Custom URL redirects – Create custom URLs that redirect users based on their device
Set different destinations for iOS and Android users. Can be used to send users to iOS and Android app store pages.
Deep linking support – Direct users to specific sections of your app through platform-specific deep links
Fallback URLs for other devices – Specify where non-mobile users should be redirected
Easy-to-use admin interface – Simple configuration through WordPress admin panel
Bulk enable/disable option – Quickly turn all redirects on/off
Transient Cache for end-user redirects – Reduces database load for high traffic sites
Titles for Custom URL Redirects for better organizing of redirects

Use Cases:

App Store Promotion: Direct mobile users to your app’s store listing while showing desktop users your website
Deep Linking: Create a single URL that opens different app screens on iOS and Android
Redirect users to mobile-friendly URLs based on their device type
Marketing Campaigns: Share one link that works across all platforms
Cross-Platform Navigation: Seamlessly guide users to the right platform-specific destination
302 redirects – Redirects are of 302 type as they are not permanent.

The plugin handles user agent detection and routing automatically, making it easy to implement complex platform-specific navigation through simple WordPress configuration.

Upload the plugin files to /wp-content/plugins/device-based-redirect
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
Go to Settings -> Device Redirect to configure redirects

سوالات متداول

Will this plugin work with plain permalinks?

No, this plugin requires the use of pretty permalinks.

Can I set different redirects for different pages?

Yes, you can configure page-specific redirects as well as custom URL redirects.

Can I temporarily disable all redirects?

Yes, use the bulk actions to disable redirects in bulk. Alternatively, you can deactivate the plugin temporarily.

Is there a limit to the number of redirects I can set?

No, there is no limit to the number of redirects you can set.

Is the Backup URL or Other Device URL required?

No, it is optional. If not set, users will be redirected to the current page for Page redirects and home page for Slug redirects in non-mobile devices.

What is the nature of redirects?

Redirects are of 302 type as they are not permanent.

Will the redirection work on dynamic resizing of pages in web?

No, the redirection happens when the page is loaded and not on dynamic resizing of pages in web.