Route changed URLs in WordPress

WP 301 Redirects PRO is the paid edition of 301 Redirects (Redirect Manager). Use it when a redesign or content reorganization changes URLs, or when a page is no longer available. A redirect sends a visitor from a requested URL to a destination URL. A 301 indicates that the page moved permanently and helps search engines associate the old URL with its destination. The redirect system also supports 302 and 307 redirects.

Set the rule’s URL coverage and destination

Wildcard and regular expression matching let a single rule cover a group of related URLs. PRO also includes automatic typo fixing in URLs. For a destination, select a WordPress page, post, custom post type, archive, or term archive from a dropdown, or enter a custom URL.

Redirects can retain query strings, including tracking codes, affiliate codes, and other data. PRO also lets you ignore, add, or remove query strings.

Review 404s and redirect activity

The complete redirect and 404 log helps you review activity and spot problematic links. For each 404, the log records the timestamp, the URL that was opened, and the user-agent string; it does not collect user IP addresses. A link scanner helps find links that may need attention, and redirect statistics display how often each redirection is used.

Manage redirects across sites

A centralized SaaS dashboard lets you monitor redirects for multiple sites from one place. Import and export tools support bulk redirect management. The plugin is compatible with translation plugins that use language prefixes in URLs, including Weglot, TranslatePress, Gtranslate, and Loco Translate.

Requirements and setup

The add-on requires a permalink structure other than WordPress’s default. Redirects work for pages within the WordPress environment. If an older .html or .php file still exists on the server, the plugin cannot redirect it; the file must first be deleted.

Use a permalink structure other than WordPress’s default. Redirects only work for pages within the WordPress environment; if an older .html or .php file still exists on the server, delete it before creating a redirect.

Install and activate the plugin, then open WP Admin > Settings > 301 Redirects. Enter a requested URL and destination, choose a redirect type, and save the rule. Find the 404 log widget at WP Admin > Dashboard > 404 Error Log.