Title: Linkrail Author: devshujon Published: May 15, 2026 Last modified: May 15, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/linkrail/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3533116) ![](https://ps.w.org/linkrail/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3533122) # Linkrail By [devshujon](https://profiles.wordpress.org/devshujon/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/linkrail.1.0.0.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/linkrail/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/linkrail/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/linkrail/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/linkrail/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/linkrail/) ## Description **Linkrail** is a fast, lightweight URL redirect and link-repair plugin for WordPress. Built for sites that need real redirect power without the bloat — unlimited redirects, regex and wildcard matching, automatic 404 detection, login URL hiding, and a clean admin UI that stays out of your way. #### Why Linkrail? Most redirect plugins do one thing. Linkrail bundles three things every serious WordPress site actually needs: 1. **Redirect Manager** — 301, 302, 307, 308, and 410 Gone redirects with exact, prefix, regex, and wildcard matching. 2. **Admin URL Security** — hide your `/wp-login.php` behind a custom slug to stop brute-force bots cold. 3. **SEO 404 Broken Link Fixer** — auto-detects 404s across your site and suggests or auto-creates redirects to recover lost traffic. All features are **100% free**. No license keys, no upsells, no feature gating. #### Core Features * Unlimited redirects (301, 302, 307, 308, 410 Gone) * Match types: exact, prefix, regex, wildcard * Hide wp-login behind a custom slug with IP whitelist and emergency recovery URL * Automatic 404 broken link detection and smart redirect suggestions * Full visit logs per redirect with hit counters * CSV import and export * Clean, native-feeling admin UI * Translation-ready (text domain: `linkrail`) * No external services — everything runs locally #### Built for Performance * Cached lookups via WordPress object cache * Indexed database tables for sub-millisecond matching * Runs on `template_redirect` — no interference with other plugins * Zero frontend JS, zero frontend CSS #### Privacy Linkrail stores redirect rules, visit hit counts, and 404 log entries in your own WordPress database. Nothing is sent to external servers. Bot user-agents are ignored by default to keep logs clean. ## Screenshots * [[ * Redirect manager with list, filters, and bulk actions. * [[ * Admin URL security settings with custom slug and IP whitelist. * [[ * 404 broken link detector with one-click fix suggestions. * [[ * Visit logs and redirect stats. * [[ * [[ ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/linkrail/`, or install through the WordPress Plugins screen. 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen in WordPress. 3. Go to the **Linkrail** menu in your admin sidebar to create your first redirect. ## FAQ ### Does this replace the Redirection plugin? Linkrail is an independent plugin — it is **not affiliated with or endorsed by** the Redirection plugin or any other existing redirect plugin. It is a separate, standalone tool built from scratch. ### Will hiding wp-login lock me out? No. Linkrail provides an emergency recovery URL and IP whitelist so you always have a way back in. The custom slug is also saved in plain text in your database so it can be recovered via phpMyAdmin if needed. ### Does it slow down my site? No. Redirects are cached, lookups are indexed, and the plugin only hooks into `template_redirect`. On modern hosting the overhead is measurable in microseconds. ### Can I import redirects from another plugin? Yes, via CSV import. Export from your current plugin as CSV and import into Linkrail. ### Is regex really supported? Yes. Full PCRE regex with capture group support in the target URL. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fe75492bc040c9f2024ff794ddd2b7f2589ca24a9c2fa3b27e7bdbab6ef1592b? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Best Free Redirect Plugin with Premium-Level Features](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/best-free-redirect-plugin-with-premium-level-features/)󠁿 [mahmud20250](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mahmud20250/) May 15, 2026 1 reply Linkrail is easily one of the best free redirect plugins available for WordPress right now. Most redirect plugins charge for features like regex redirects, 404 monitoring, login URL changing, or IP whitelisting — but Linkrail includes everything completely free. You can create unlimited redirects, use regex/wildcard matching, track 404 errors, and even change the default WordPress login URL for extra security. The IP whitelist feature is also extremely useful for protecting admin access. What I really like is that the plugin stays lightweight and fast while still offering features that many premium plugins lock behind expensive plans. The UI is clean, easy to understand, and works smoothly without unnecessary clutter. Perfect for SEO fixes, migrations, broken link management, and WordPress security. Big thanks to Dev Shujon and his team for building such a powerful plugin and keeping all features free for the community. Highly recommended for every WordPress site. [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/linkrail/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Linkrail” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ devshujon ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/devshujon/) [Translate “Linkrail” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/linkrail) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/linkrail/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/linkrail/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/linkrail/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/linkrail/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.0 * Initial release. ## Meta * Version **1.0.0** * Last updated **4 days ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 5.8 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Tags * [301](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/301/)[404](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/404/) [redirect](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/redirect/)[redirection](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/redirection/) [seo](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/seo/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/linkrail/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/linkrail/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/linkrail/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/linkrail/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/linkrail/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/linkrail/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/linkrail/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/linkrail/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ devshujon ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/devshujon/) ## Support Got something to say? 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