Redirects in one list
Click New redirect and fill in From and To. Pick a type: 301 Moved, 302 or 307 Temporary, 308 Moved or 410 Removed. Each row has an On / off switch, and the list can be searched.
Redirects without the fuss
Redirects
Redirects sends visitors and search engines the right way when an address changes – automatically when you change the address of a page. Pro finds broken links for you and handles patterns.
- Free to use
- Works fully without Pro
- Prowhen you want more
In WordPress the plugin is called Datoden Redirects – in the DT-addons menu it is listed as DT-redirect.
How Redirects works
DT-redirect sends visitors and search engines from an old address to a new one, or tells them a page has been removed. You add redirects to a list under DT-addons → DT-redirect, and changes are saved as you go. All active redirects are kept in their own index, so a normal page view does not have to query the database.
Automatic redirect when a page moves
When a published page or post gets a new address, a 301 from the old one is created by itself – also for child pages under a page that was renamed. Older redirects that pointed at the old address are updated to point straight at the new one, so you get no chains or loops.
Capital letters, slashes and query strings
Under Settings you decide whether /Old-Page/ and /old-page/ count as the same address and whether the last slash matters. For the query string (?…) you choose Pass it on, Ignore it or Must match. With Pass it on, campaign tracking such as utm_source follows along to the new address.
Move from Redirection
If the Redirection plugin has redirects, a Move from Redirection box appears. One click copies them over with their visit counts, even if Redirection is turned off. You can then deactivate Redirection under Plugins.
Missing pages with a Redirect button Pro
Addresses visitors tried that do not exist are listed under Missing pages, most visited first and with the page they came from. The Redirect button adds the address as a new redirect so you only need to fill in where it should go. Robots probing for weaknesses are left out.
Regular expressions Pro
Tick Regular expression on a row to make it match a whole pattern of addresses. Parts of the old address can be carried over to the new one with $1, $2 and so on.
Visit counts and Try an address Pro
Each redirect shows how many times it has been used and when it was last used. In the Try an address field you type something like /old-page/ and see which redirect matches and where it leads, before anything changes on the live site.
CSV import and export Pro
Under Import and export you can download every redirect as a CSV file, or upload a CSV file with one redirect per row: from, to and type. A header row is fine.
What it looks like
Everything without a Pro label works for free. What is marked Pro is included in the Pro version.
Get started
After installing – how to set up Redirects.
Open DT-redirect
Go to DT-addons → DT-redirect in the WordPress menu.
Bring over Redirection
If you have used Redirection, click Import from Redirection and then deactivate the old plugin.
Check the settings
Make sure When a page changes address is on, and choose how capital letters, the last slash and the query string should be handled.
Add a redirect
Click New redirect, enter the old address in From and the new one in To, and choose 301 if the page has moved for good.
Free and Pro
Pro builds on the free version – it stays as the base, with all your settings, and Pro adds the rest.
Free
- Redirects 301, 302, 307, 308 and 410
- Ignore case and trailing slashes
- Automatic 301 when a page gets a new address
- Move from Redirection
Redirects Pro
Everything in the free version, plus:
- Regular expressions
- 404 log with a Redirect button
- Hit counts per redirect
- Try an address before you save
- Import and export as CSV
Prices
Choose how many websites and how you want to buy. Prices exclude VAT – VAT is calculated at checkout.
Buy and install Pro
The licence follows your Datoden account – no key to paste.
Buy
The purchase is saved on your Datoden account as soon as the payment has gone through.
Download
Get the Pro plugin under My account → My purchases → Licences.
Install
Drop the zip file on Website Guard. Pro is added on top of the free version – everything you have done stays.
Connect
Connect the website in Website Guard. The Pro updates then arrive as ordinary WordPress updates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 301 and 302?
A 301 tells search engines the page has moved for good. Use 302 or 307 when the move is only temporary.
Can a redirect apply to just one of my domains?
Yes. A path such as /old-page/ applies to every domain. A full address including the domain only applies to that domain.
What does a 410 do?
The visitor sees your theme's page-not-found template, but with status 410. That tells search engines the page was removed on purpose.
Are form submissions redirected?
No. Only normal page views are redirected, never forms being posted. The admin area and the login page are not affected either.
Does it work with DT-language and DT-cache?
Yes. Addresses with /en/ are matched as they were written, and DT-cache is emptied whenever redirects change.
What happens when a licence runs out?
Nothing stops working. A purchase never runs out, and when a subscription ends the plugins keep every function – only the updates from Datoden stop.
What is a major version?
The first number in the version. A purchase includes every update in that major version, for example all 1.x versions. A new major version (2.0) comes about once a year with clearly new features and comes at a discount as an upgrade. A subscription always includes it.
How are websites counted?
Websites connected to your Datoden account with a Pro plugin switched on, in the order they were connected. Disconnect a website in My websites to move the licence to another.
Do I need a licence key?
No. The website is connected to your Datoden account with Website Guard, and Datoden knows which updates your licences include.
Can I go back to the free version?
Yes. Deactivate Pro – the free version keeps running with the same settings. Functions that only exist in Pro stop, but nothing is deleted.
Do I keep the free version?
Yes. Pro is an add-on: the free version stays installed and active as the base and is updated from WordPress.org as usual, and Pro adds the Pro features on top. On WordPress.org the free versions are called Datoden …, for example Datoden Redirects.
Is VAT included?
Prices exclude VAT. VAT is calculated at checkout from your country. Companies in other EU countries can enter their VAT number.
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