Redirector
Automatically redirects to user-defined urls on certain pages
Redirector: Auto URL Redirection Add-on for Firefox
"Redirector" is a Firefox add-on created to ease web browsing. It allows automatic redirection from predefined URLs to specific web pages. The tool is especially useful in skipping unnecessary pages, redirecting between http and https, or proxy servers, and more. The extension supports both wildcards and regular expressions.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
By: Einar Egilsson
Rating: 4.62 
(334)
Weekly download count: 460
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- webNavigation
- storage
- tabs
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
- notifications
Size: 52.96K
Email: re*****@einaregilsson.com
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
# 563
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works as intended for many users
- Great documentation and setup process
- Solves specific redirect needs effectively
- Easy and straightforward to configure
Cons
- Does not always function for specific URLs
- Requires knowledge of regular expressions for setup
- Fails silently without error reporting
- Inconsistent performance on some websites
Most mentioned
- Functionality and ease of use is praised
- Issues with specific URL redirects
- Complexity of setting up rules
User reviews
by Internet Welcomer, 2025-03-01
by Bobby, 2025-02-14
by 天灭中共退党团队保平安, 2025-02-12
Add-on safety
Risk impact
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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Risk likelihood analysis details
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