URL Redirect Migration Helper Lite

URL Redirect Migration Helper Lite – Free PrestaShop Redirect Manager

URL Redirect Migration Helper Lite is a free PrestaShop 8/9 redirect manager for migrations, renamed URLs and other exact path changes. It keeps redirect rules in the Back Office, performs indexed exact-source lookups and includes practical diagnostics so redirect behavior can be tested without editing server configuration for every URL.

Create exact 301 and 302 redirects

• Add old paths and new targets from the Back Office.
• Choose permanent 301 or temporary 302 redirects.
• Enable or disable individual rules.
• Preserve or drop the incoming query string through the module setting.
• Track rule hit counts and last-hit time.

Import safely with a preview step

Lite can preview a CSV before anything is written, report valid and invalid rows, duplicates and existing conflicts, then import with skip/update conflict handling. Current-shop redirects can also be exported to CSV as a portable backup.

Runtime diagnostics for real PrestaShop installations

The configuration page checks whether the module is active for the current shop, whether required runtime hooks are registered and whether active exact rules can be resolved. Front Office diagnostic headers can be enabled with a token-protected test parameter when troubleshooting a redirect.

Keep redirect execution focused

Redirect runtime is limited to Front Office requests. Back Office, module controllers, AJAX and common static paths are excluded from normal redirect handling.

What is intentionally not included in Lite?

Lite is intentionally limited to exact redirects. Wildcards, scheduling, batch labels, bulk actions, dry-run matching, chain/loop tools and 404 tracking are Pro features.

Upgrade in place

Lite and Pro share the same technical module identity: redirectmigration. Upgrade by replacing the Lite package with the Pro build; the redirect data model is designed to remain shared.

Compatibility and technical information

• Designed for PrestaShop 8 and 9.
• Exact source lookup is indexed.
• Redirect rules are stored per shop.
• Module data is preserved on uninstall.

Frequently asked questions

Can Lite create wildcard redirects?

No. Lite accepts exact source paths. Wildcard rules ending in /* require Pro.

Does CSV import write immediately?

No. The workflow first builds a preview; import is committed only after confirmation.

When should I choose Pro?

Choose Pro for larger migrations where wildcard rules, scheduled redirects, bulk management, loop detection, chain flattening or 404 discovery can reduce manual work and SEO risk.