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Smart 404 Redirect Manager

by Aman Brar

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Description

Smart 404 Redirect & Log Manager is a lightweight yet powerful plugin designed to handle 404 (Page Not Found) issues efficiently. It helps improve user experience and preserve SEO ranking by smartly redirecting missing pages to valid destinations — with detailed tracking, logging, and rule creation.

Perfect for site admins, SEO professionals, and developers who want complete control over redirects and 404 logs.

🌟 Features

✅ Global Redirect Control
– Enable or disable a global 404 redirect in one click.
– Automatically redirect all missing pages to a chosen URL (e.g., homepage, custom landing page).
– Select redirect type (301 – Permanent or 302 – Temporary).

✅ Smart 404 Logging
– Logs every 404 request with:
– Requested URL
– Hit count
– First seen & last seen timestamps
– Referrer
– Visitor IP & User Agent
– Auto-prevents redirect loops with adjustable loop threshold.

✅ Easy Redirect Rule Management
– Create manual redirect rules directly from 404 logs.
– Define old path new URL redirection.
– Select between 301 or 302 redirect type.
– Delete or manage rules with one click.

✅ Exclusion Control
– Exclude specific URLs or patterns (e.g., /wp-login.php, /admin/) from being redirected.
– Add multiple exclusions using line breaks or commas.

✅ Export & Maintenance Tools
– Export complete 404 logs in CSV format for SEO or audit review.
– Clear logs in one click for maintenance or after cleanup.

✅ Lightweight & Secure
– Built with WordPress standards and nonces for admin security.
– Uses native WordPress tables and options (no external dependencies).
– Optimized database queries for performance.

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/smart-404-redirect-manager directory, or install through the WordPress plugins screen.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
  3. Go to Settings Smart 404 Redirect to configure.
  1. <strong>Global Redirect Settings</strong> — Manage redirect rules and exclusions.

    Global Redirect Settings — Manage redirect rules and exclusions.

  2. <strong>404 Logs Overview</strong> — View all logged 404 requests with referrers.

    404 Logs Overview — View all logged 404 requests with referrers.

  3. <strong>Redirect Rules Table</strong> — Manage manual redirections easily.

    Redirect Rules Table — Manage manual redirections easily.

Will this plugin slow down my website?

No. It’s lightweight and optimized for performance using direct database queries and minimal hooks.

Can I exclude specific URLs from redirection?

Yes. Add URLs or patterns to the exclusion list in settings. Each line or comma-separated value is treated as a “contains” match.

Does this support automatic redirects like 404 to similar slugs?

Not yet. This feature is planned in the next release.

Can I export logs for SEO analysis?

Yes. You can export all 404 logs as a CSV file directly from the plugin page.

1.0.1

  • Global 404 redirect with settings
  • Manual rule creation and deletion
  • 404 logs tracking and export
  • Excluded URLs and loop protection added

1.0

  • Initial release
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