Simplify Access to Medium Articles Using Custom Redirects

Medium.com is a treasure trove of knowledge spanning technology, data science, personal development, and more. However, navigating Medium’s multiple subdomains can be tedious. To streamline your experience, you can set up automatic redirects, consolidating access to Medium articles under one consistent domain, such as medium.rest.

In this post, we’ll show you how to use a browser extension called Redirector to make Medium browsing more seamless.

Why Use Redirects for Medium Articles?

Medium articles are hosted on various subdomains like:

• towardsdatascience.com
• levelup.gitconnected.com
• betterprogramming.pub

Switching between these can be cumbersome if you’re a frequent Medium reader. Redirecting them to a unified domain simplifies navigation and ensures a consistent browsing experience.

Setting Up Redirector

Redirector is a free browser extension that lets you define custom URL redirection rules. Follow these steps to set up automatic redirects for Medium articles.

Step 1: Install Redirector Extension

1. Open your browser and search for Redirector Extension.
2. Click Add to Chrome (or the equivalent for your browser).

Step 2: Configure Redirect Rules

Once installed, configure the extension with the following steps:

1. Open the Redirector extension settings.
2. Add a new redirect rule. Use the provided JSON configuration below for easy setup:

{
    "createdBy": "Redirector v3.5.3",
    "createdAt": "2025-01-08T08:57:43.943Z",
    "redirects": [
        {
            "description": "Redirect all Medium-related hosts to medium.rest",
            "exampleUrl": "https://towardsdatascience.com/example-article",
            "exampleResult": "https://medium.rest/towardsdatascience.com/example-article",
            "includePattern": "https://(towardsdatascience.com|levelup.gitconnected.com|medium.freecodecamp.org|betterprogramming.pub|uxdesign.cc|theascent.pub)/(.*)",
            "excludePattern": "",
            "patternDesc": "Redirect Medium subdomains to medium.rest",
            "redirectUrl": "https://medium.rest/$1/$2",
            "patternType": "R",
            "processMatches": "noProcessing",
            "disabled": false,
            "grouped": false,
            "appliesTo": ["main_frame"]
        }
    ]
}

Step 3: Import the Configuration

1. In the Redirector extension settings, click Import Rules.
2. Paste the JSON configuration above.
3. Save your changes.

Step 4: Test Your Setup

Visit a Medium URL to check the redirection:

• Original URL: https://medium.com/@coffee.devloper/integrating-archunit-for-code-integrity-and-architectural-compliance-63a6056d6aba
• Redirected URL: https://medium.rest/@coffee.devloper/integrating-archunit-for-code-integrity-and-architectural-compliance-63a6056d6aba

If the redirect works, you’re all set!

Benefits of Redirecting Medium URLs

1. Consistent Browsing: Consolidate Medium content under one domain for simplicity.
2. Save Time: Avoid the hassle of manually managing URLs.
3. User-Friendly: Non-intrusive setup with easy-to-use browser tools.

Conclusion

If you’re a frequent Medium reader, setting up Redirector is a game-changer. It simplifies navigation, saves time, and creates a unified browsing experience. With just a few steps, you can streamline your access to valuable Medium content.

Do you have other tips for improving your reading experience on Medium? Share them in the comments below. Happy reading!

Further Reading & Resources

If you enjoyed this guide, here are some additional resources to enhance your browsing and reading experience:

1. DevURLs: Aggregate all your favorite developer news sources in one place for quick and easy access.
2. Medium Tips & Tricks: Learn more about how to optimize your Medium experience with browser extensions and tools.
3. Bookmark Managers: Consider using a bookmark manager like Raindrop.io or Pocket to organize your favorite articles and blogs.

We’re always looking to help our readers discover smarter ways to navigate the web. If you have other tools, hacks, or ideas that improve your online reading experience, share them in the comments or reach out to us. Your feedback could be featured in our next post!

Happy reading!