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Remove CPT base

By kubiq

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Remove CPT base Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin removes the base slug from custom post types in URLs. It allows selection of specific post types and redirects old slugs automatically.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.71/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 33+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin is designed to remove the base slug from custom post types in your URLs, making them cleaner and more user-friendly.

You have the flexibility to select specific custom post types for this functionality. Additionally, the plugin automatically redirects old slugs to the new no-base slugs, ensuring a seamless experience for your users.

If you are using the Yoast SEO plugin, remember to deactivate and reactivate it after making changes in the Remove CPT base plugin. This refreshes the yoast_indexable database table, which helps generate the correct og:url, canonical URLs, and JSON-LD URLs.

Comparing to Alternatives

Remove CPT base stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique solution for its specific functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extremely lightweight and simple to use
Works out of the box without complex configuration
Effectively removes custom post type base to avoid 404 errors
Compatible with multilingual plugins like Polylang when configured properly
Highly praised for reliability and ease of use

Weaknesses

Has a known medium severity vulnerability fixed in version 5.9
No pro version or advanced features available
Limited to a very specific use case without broader functionality

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from nearly all users and no low ratings, the sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the plugin's effectiveness and simplicity.

Positive highlights

"Works Great" - Chris Cook
"Works perfect" - igitt23
"Lifesaver!" - Christian van ‘t Hof
"Works like a charm" - Gregoire Noyelle
"Very helpful" - classikd

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Known CSRF vulnerability fixed in version 5.9
No advanced features or premium support options
Limited scope functionality

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward, lightweight solution to remove the custom post type base from URLs without complex setup.

Not ideal for

Users seeking a plugin with advanced features, premium support, or those concerned about past security vulnerabilities without applying updates.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides full functionality to remove the CPT base effectively with no limitations.

Final Verdict

Remove CPT base is a highly effective and simple plugin that fulfills its niche purpose exceptionally well, as reflected in its near-perfect user ratings and positive feedback. Its lightweight nature and ease of use make it an excellent choice for users needing this specific functionality without additional complexity.

However, users should be aware of a past medium severity security vulnerability that has been fixed in recent versions. The lack of a pro version means no additional features or premium support are available, but for many, the free offering will suffice. Overall, it is a reliable tool for its intended use case with no direct competitors.