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Premmerce Permalink Manager for WooCommerce

By Premmerce

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Premmerce Permalink Manager for WooCommerce Review - In-Depth Analysis

Premmerce Permalink Manager for WooCommerce allows you to change WooCommerce permalink and remove product and product_category slugs from the URL. It enhances SEO and improves URL display options.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.05/10

User Rating

3.9/5 (based on 53+ reviews)

Active Installations

50,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

6.8 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Premmerce Permalink Manager for WooCommerce is developed to improve the current WooCommerce URL configuration features and provide your store with better display options and additional SEO capabilities to adhere to WooCommerce SEO Audit standards.

The plugin offers automatic adding of the 'rel=canonical' attribute, which eliminates duplicate pages in the search results and is highly recommended by most search engines. It ensures optimized work speed, even in online stores with a large number of products.

With a dedicated interface for setting up, users can manage all permalink settings for their online store on one page. The plugin has been tested for compatibility with the main WooCommerce plugins, ensuring a seamless experience.

Key features include the ability to generate product URLs that display only the product slug, or a combination of product and category slugs. Users can also choose a main category for generating product URLs, enhancing the site's SEO.

For premium users, additional features include removing the base from product tags URLs and automatic 301 redirects for duplicated pages to improve SEO and site navigation.

Comparing to Alternatives

Premmerce Permalink Manager for WooCommerce competes directly with a few alternatives in the WooCommerce permalink management space, offering unique features but also facing some challenges.

Top alternatives

Permalink Manager for WooCommerce ( WPS: 6.85)

Strengths

Provides flexible permalink customization for WooCommerce stores.
Includes a pro version with additional features.
Generally easy to set up and use according to positive user feedback.
Helps improve SEO by managing URL structures effectively.

Weaknesses

Has known security vulnerabilities that have been addressed in updates.
Compatibility issues with the latest WooCommerce HPOS update reported.
Some users experience broken URL structures and 404 errors, especially with multilingual setups.
Free version has limited functionality, pushing users towards the paid version.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 3.9 out of 5 rating based on 53 reviews, user opinions are mixed but lean positive, though a significant minority report issues.

Positive highlights

"Works great." — Carlos
"Very useful Perfect plugin for our site!! Easy to setup and use" — Lars Hagström
"Funciona muito bem. Sem problemas até o momento." — Alpha Vale Tec
"You saved my day-great plugin." — lukafuka
"The plugin does what I need." — awack

Common complaints

Plugin breaks normal URL structure causing SEO issues.
404 errors in categories for non-primary languages.
Lack of compatibility with latest WooCommerce HPOS update.
Too expensive and limited free features, forcing payment before testing compatibility.

Weaknesses

Recurring security issues with medium to critical severity vulnerabilities.
Inconsistent performance with multilingual sites.
Limited free version functionality frustrates users.
Compatibility problems with WooCommerce updates.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Store owners who need advanced permalink customization for WooCommerce and are willing to invest in a pro version for full functionality.

Not ideal for

Users who require seamless compatibility with the latest WooCommerce HPOS updates or those looking for a fully free solution without security concerns.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic permalink management features but with limited capabilities, which may not suffice for complex needs.

Pro version

The pro version unlocks advanced permalink customization options and additional features to better manage WooCommerce URLs.

Final Verdict

Premmerce Permalink Manager for WooCommerce offers valuable permalink management features and a pro version that enhances functionality. It is praised for ease of use and effectiveness by many users, making it a strong choice for WooCommerce store owners needing URL customization.

However, the plugin has notable drawbacks including security vulnerabilities, compatibility issues with recent WooCommerce updates, and limited free features. Users should weigh these factors and consider alternatives if they prioritize security and seamless update compatibility.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Premmerce Permalink Manager for WooCommerce plugin.

WooCommerce permalink

WooCommerce URL

remove product

remove product_category

Screenshots

FAQ

We have tested how the plugin works with the basic WooCommerce kit and the standard storefront theme and haven’t noticed any influence on the response rate of the store.