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302, 307, 308 Redirections and 404 Management\n\n

Redirects<\/strong> is a sleek, lightweight, and powerful solution for managing URL redirections and fixing 404 errors on your WordPress site. \nOptimize your SEO performance<\/strong> and improve user experience by preventing broken links and capturing lost traffic.\nBuilt for SEO experts, bloggers, and agencies<\/strong>, it replaces clunky old tables with a beautiful \"App-Grade\" card dashboard<\/strong> that makes link management fast and enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n

Stop Losing Traffic with Smart Redirects<\/h3>\n\n

Whether you are migrating your site, changing permalink structures, or fixing crawl errors from Google Search Console<\/strong>, Redirects provides the most stable and visual way to handle your traffic.<\/p>\n\n

Why Choose Redirects for your SEO?<\/h3>\n\n

Modern Card UI<\/strong>: No more boring spreadsheets. Manage redirects with a visual, interactive card interface designed for high-density management.\nFull 308, 301, 302, 307 Support<\/strong>: Future-proof your SEO with 308 Permanent Redirects<\/strong> (Preserve Method), alongside standard 301, 302, and 307.\nSmart 404 Capture<\/strong>: Automatically handle broken links by redirecting them to your homepage, a target URL, or a specific search page.\nOptimized for Core Web Vitals<\/strong>: Zero heavy dependencies. Native JavaScript and high-performance database queries ensure your site speed remains top-tier.<\/p>\n\n

Why Use Redirects?<\/h3>\n\n

Modern Card UI<\/strong>: Say goodbye to boring tables. Manage redirects with a visual, interactive card interface.\nFull 308 Support<\/strong>: Future-proof your SEO with modern 308 Permanent Redirects<\/strong> (Preserve Method), alongside standard 301, 302, and 307.\nInstant Search<\/strong>: Filter through hundreds of redirects instantly by slug or target URL.\nInternal Linking<\/strong>: Intelligent autocomplete lets you search and link to your existing Posts and Pages in seconds.\nDrag-to-Select<\/strong>: Select multiple cards instantly by clicking and dragging across the grid.\nQuick Copy<\/strong>: Copy source or target URLs to your clipboard with a single click.\nHit Counting<\/strong>: Built-in analytics tracker to see exactly how many times each redirect is used.\nZero Bloat<\/strong>: Native JavaScript, optimized database queries, and no heavy external dependencies.<\/p>\n\n

Perfect For:<\/h3>\n\n
    \n
  • SEO Specialists<\/strong> \u2014 Fix broken links and optimize site structure with 301\/308 redirects.<\/li>\n
  • Marketers<\/strong> \u2014 Create short, memorable links (e.g., \/offer<\/code>) for social media campaigns.<\/li>\n
  • Bloggers<\/strong> \u2014 Quickly fix typos or update old content URLs without losing traffic.<\/li>\n
  • Developers<\/strong> \u2014 A clean, standardized code base that plays nicely with caching and other plugins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    Complete control over your site's traffic flow, wrapped in a design you'll actually enjoy using.<\/p>\n\n

    Advanced Features<\/h3>\n\n

    Drag-to-Select (Bulk Management)<\/strong>\nManaging hundreds of redirects is now faster than ever. Instead of clicking checkboxes one by one, you can click and drag<\/strong> across the grid to instantly select multiple cards.\n- Smart Detection<\/strong>: Text selection is automatically disabled while dragging for a smooth experience.\n- Visual Feedback<\/strong>: Selected cards highlight instantly, ready for bulk deletion.<\/p>\n\n

    Smart Slug Overriding<\/strong>\nSometimes you need to redirect a URL that already exists as a page (e.g., redirecting your old \/contact<\/code> page to a new separate domain, even if the page still exists).\n- Conflict Warning<\/strong>: The plugin detects if a slug is already in use by a Post or Page and warns you.\n- Override Mode<\/strong>: Simply check the \"Override\"<\/strong> box to force the redirect to take precedence over the existing page.<\/p>\n\n

    Advanced 404 Handling<\/strong>\nDon't let visitors hit a dead end. Configure exactly what happens when a 404 error occurs:\n- To Homepage<\/strong>: The simplest option. Instantly redirects all 404 traffic to your site's home page.\n- External URL<\/strong>: Send lost traffic to a specific external help center or partner link.\n- Existing Page<\/strong>: Select any page on your site (like a custom \"Search\" or \"Sitemap\" page) from a dropdown list to keep users engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n

      \n
    1. Upload the plugin folder to \/wp-content\/plugins\/romeo-redirect-manager\/<\/code> or install via the Plugin Installer.<\/li>\n
    2. Activate through the \"Plugins\" menu.<\/li>\n
    3. Click on Redirects<\/strong> in the admin sidebar.<\/li>\n
    4. Click \"Create New Redirect\" to start adding your rules.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
      \n

      What is the difference between 301 and 308 redirects?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Both are permanent redirects. However, 301<\/strong> may change the HTTP method (e.g., POST becomes GET), while 308<\/strong> preserves it. 308 is the modern standard for permanent redirects.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Does this track how many people use the redirects?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes! Every redirect card shows a live \"Hit Counter\" so you can easily identify your most popular links.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Will this slow down my website?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      No. Redirects is built for performance. It uses lightweight native code and runs efficient database queries only when necessary.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Can I redirect to internal posts\/pages easily?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes. The \"Target Type\" selector allows you to choose \"Internal Post\" or \"Internal Page\", which gives you a search bar to instantly find any Page or Post on your site.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

      1.5.1 - 2026-03-16<\/h4>\n\n
        \n
      • Feature:<\/strong> Custom Widget Selects \u2014 The Dashboard Widget now features the same premium custom select dropdowns as the main plugin.<\/li>\n
      • Feature:<\/strong> Branded Slashes \u2014 Redirect slashes are now color-coded (Blue\/Amber\/Purple\/Pink) across the entire UI for instant status recognition.<\/li>\n
      • UX:<\/strong> Retractable Sections \u2014 Dashboard widget sections are now collapsible and remember their state across sessions (cookie-reliant).<\/li>\n
      • Scaling:<\/strong> Big Number Formatting \u2014 Automatic \"Hero Style\" formatting (e.g., 200k, 10M+) ensures stats always fit perfectly.<\/li>\n
      • Bulk:<\/strong> Smart Select All \u2014 The bulk actions button now toggles, allowing you to instantly deselect all visible items.<\/li>\n
      • Refinement:<\/strong> Robust slug truncation and hover-icon visibility for extra-long redirect URLs.<\/li>\n
      • Refinement:<\/strong> Perfected vertical alignment and centering for all custom dropdowns and indicators.<\/li>\n
      • Feature:<\/strong> Integrated Search \u2014 Clicking a redirect in the widget now takes you directly to the focused card in the manager.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        1.5.0 - 2026-03-16<\/h4>\n\n
          \n
        • Feature:<\/strong> Automatic protocol detection \u2014 enter \"google.com\" and it will automatically prefix \"https:\/\/\" for you.<\/li>\n
        • UX:<\/strong> Improved 404 settings responsivity \u2014 vertical stacking on small mobile screens for better thumb reach and clarity.<\/li>\n
        • SEO:<\/strong> Enhanced plugin metadata and tags for better visibility.<\/li>\n
        • Refinement:<\/strong> Removed unnecessary animations and hover effects from the Status Codes guide for a cleaner interface.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          1.4.0 - 2026-03-09<\/h4>\n\n
            \n
          • Feature:<\/strong> Added sorting dropdown to instantly sort redirects by Name, Most Hits, Internal Pages, Internal Posts, and External Sites.<\/li>\n
          • Feature:<\/strong> Added Dashboard Widget to view recent hits, 404 count, and quick toggle the 404 handler.<\/li>\n
          • UX:<\/strong> Realigned List View for responsive mobile interfaces for better typography fit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

            1.3.1 - 2026-03-05<\/h4>\n\n
              \n
            • UX:<\/strong> Complete overhaul with \"App-Grade\" custom select components.<\/li>\n
            • UX:<\/strong> Unified input fields and prefix boxes for a professional cohesive look.<\/li>\n
            • Branding:<\/strong> Modernized all action buttons and segmented controls to dark theme (#151515).<\/li>\n
            • Mobile:<\/strong> Fixed auto-zoom on inputs and improved touch targets.<\/li>\n
            • Icons:<\/strong> Refined hover states for Edit, Copy, and Open actions (Dark theme).<\/li>\n
            • Bugfix:<\/strong> Resolved alignment and spacing issues in card layouts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

              1.2.1 - 2026-01-30<\/h4>\n\n
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              • Feature:<\/strong> Added Drag-to-Select functionality for bulk actions.<\/li>\n
              • Feature:<\/strong> Added Copy buttons to Source and Target URLs on cards.<\/li>\n
              • UX:<\/strong> Updated card layout to strict Left-to-Right Grid for better readability.<\/li>\n
              • UX:<\/strong> Renamed \"Romeo Redirects\" to simplified \"Redirects\".<\/li>\n
              • Fixed:<\/strong> 404 Settings now correctly clean up unused target data.<\/li>\n
              • Fixed:<\/strong> Text selection issue during drag operations.<\/li>\n
              • Improved:<\/strong> 404 Page selection is now a clear dropdown list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                1.1.1 - 2025-12-28<\/h4>\n\n
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                • Added \"Select All\" functionality for bulk actions.<\/li>\n
                • Added keyboard shortcuts (Enter\/Ctrl+Enter) for quick redirect creation.<\/li>\n
                • Optimized Import to handle bulk creation without IDs.<\/li>\n
                • Removed Import\/Export buttons on mobile devices.<\/li>\n
                • Fixed mobile layout and design issues.<\/li>\n
                • Removed hits and IDs from export tracking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                  1.0.0 - 2025-12-27<\/h4>\n\n
                    \n
                  • Initial release.<\/li>\n
                  • Added support for 301, 302, 307, and 308 redirects.<\/li>\n
                  • Introduced modern card-based UI.<\/li>\n
                  • Real-time instant search functionality.<\/li>\n
                  • Internal post\/page autocomplete linking.<\/li>\n
                  • Hit counting for redirect tracking.<\/li>\n
                  • Responsive design for all screen sizes.<\/li>\n
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