Pop Redirect
Automatically opens a specified URL in a new browser tab when visitors view any page or post on your WordPress site.
by Sohel Rana · github.com/devsohelrana/pop-redirect · website
Install
No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:
wp plugin install https://github.com/devsohelrana/pop-redirect/archive/refs/heads/main.zipOpen a configured URL in a new tab after visitor interaction, using either a sticky bar or first-click mode.
Description
Pop Redirect helps you direct visitors to a target URL in a browser-safe way.
Features:
- Enable/disable from settings
- Configurable target URL and delay
- Trigger controls (homepage, pages, posts, archives)
- Once-per-session behavior
- Two display modes:
- Bar mode (sticky notification with CTA button)
- Auto mode (first click opens target tab)
Installation
- Upload the plugin to your
/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate Pop Redirect from the Plugins screen.
- Open Pop Redirect settings from the admin menu.
- Configure the URL, delay, and mode.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can direct popups be blocked?
Modern browsers often block tabs opened without direct user interaction. Pop Redirect includes interaction-based fallback behavior for reliability.
Does this run on every page?
No. You can choose where it triggers from the plugin settings.
Screenshots
- Plugin settings screen with URL, delay, and trigger options.
- Bar mode shown on frontend with CTA button.
- Auto mode hint text shown before first click.
Upgrade Notice
1.0.0
Initial release.
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release.
License
This plugin is licensed under GPL-2.0-or-later. See LICENSE.txt for license terms.