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No Category Base (WPML)

By DigitalME

Site Structure & Navigation / Categories & Taxonomies

No Category Base (WPML) Review - In-Depth Analysis

Remove the mandatory 'Category Base' from your category permalinks. Compatible with WPML.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.75/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 34+ reviews)

Active Installations

100,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin will completely remove the mandatory 'Category Base' from your category permalinks, changing them from 'mysite.com/category/my-category/' to 'mysite.com/my-category/'.

The plugin requires no setup or modifying core WordPress files and will not break any links. It will also take care of redirecting your old category links to the new ones.

Features include better and logical permalinks, simple operation with minimal overhead, and compatibility with sitemap plugins and WPML. It works with multiple sub-categories and is compatible with WordPress Multisite, ensuring that old category permalinks are redirected properly for SEO.

Comparing to Alternatives

No Category Base (WPML) is a specialized plugin designed to remove the category base from URLs, similar to other plugins in this niche. Here is how it compares to some alternatives.

Top alternatives

Remove Taxonomy Base Slug ( WPS: 6.66)
WP No Base Permalink ( WPS: 6.6)

Strengths

Supports multiple sub-category URLs effectively
Lightweight and performs its core function well
Ensures proper redirection to avoid 404 errors
Compatible with WPML for multilingual sites

Weaknesses

Does not support custom taxonomies
Incompatible with custom post types
Limited functionality compared to some alternatives
No premium version for extended features

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights both the plugin's strengths and its limitations based on real-world usage.

Positive highlights

"Thanks to developers, the feature to support multiple sub category URL. Very much appreciated." - Imran Sayyad
"Working!" - Web Building
"Thanks for this plugin!" - Jakob Helmer
"This plugin works well. Light and does the job as described." - delrod
"With this plugin, no problem since it ensures the redirection." - mengeco

Common complaints

Does not work with custom taxonomies
Incompatible with custom post types
Some users report it being ineffective ("没屁用")

Weaknesses

Limited support for advanced taxonomy structures
No updates or support for custom post types
Lack of premium features limits functionality

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple, lightweight solution to remove the category base from URLs, especially those using WPML for multilingual sites.

Not ideal for

Users requiring support for custom taxonomies or custom post types, or those looking for advanced permalink customization features.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential functionality to remove the category base and supports multiple sub-category URLs with proper redirection to prevent 404 errors.

Final Verdict

No Category Base (WPML) is a reliable and lightweight plugin that effectively removes the category base from URLs and supports multilingual setups via WPML.

However, its lack of support for custom taxonomies and post types, along with no premium upgrade path, may limit its usefulness for more complex WordPress configurations.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free No Category Base (WPML) plugin.

Category Base

Category Permalinks

Category Slug

Screenshots

FAQ

Use this plugin if you want to get rid of WordPress’ “Category base” completely. The normal behavior of WordPress is to add ‘/category’ to your category permalinks if you leave “Category base” blank in the Permalink settings. So your category links look like ‘mysite.com/category/my-category/’. With this plugin your category links will look like ‘mysite.com/my-category/’ (or ‘mysite.com/my-category/sub-category/’ in case of sub categories).