Remove Taxonomy URL Review - In-Depth Analysis
Remove Taxonomy URL plugin strips custom taxonomy slugs from URLs. It offers optional 301 redirects, hierarchical term support, pagination, and slug-collision detection.
Performance Overview
User Rating
4.2/5 (based on 6+
reviews)
Active Installations
1,000+
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
Remove Taxonomy URL strips the base slug from your custom taxonomy term URLs so visitors and search engines see clean, short permalinks.
What 3.0 adds includes 301 redirect for old URLs, ensuring SEO equity is preserved. Hierarchical term URLs resolve correctly, and pagination support prevents 404 errors. Slug-collision detection warns you of clashes with other terms or pages.
All features default to OFF on upgrade, preserving your existing site behavior until you opt in.
Comparing to Alternatives
Remove Taxonomy URL is a straightforward plugin designed to remove taxonomy base slugs from URLs. It competes with a few similar plugins that offer related permalink customization features.
Strengths
- Simple and effective functionality as reported by users
- Works well alongside multiple other plugins
- Helps improve SEO by cleaning up URLs
- No known security vulnerabilities
- High user satisfaction with most ratings being 4 or 5 stars
Weaknesses
- Does not support taxonomies with more than one hierarchical level
- Some users experience 404 errors after setup
- Limited to removing taxonomy base only, lacking broader permalink customization
- No pro version with advanced features available
User Sentiment Analysis
With a majority of 5-star reviews and a small number of lower ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness, though a few report issues with certain taxonomy structures and permalink errors.
Positive highlights
- 'Does exactly what promises' - Artneo
- 'This plugin is perfect.' - melanino
- 'Simple and effective' - kraisor
- 'Очень сильно помог Очень важен для СЕО Very helpful Very important for SEO' - fusses
Common complaints
- Plugin causes 404 errors after setup as reported by tarahomi
Weaknesses
- Limited support for multi-level taxonomies
- Potential permalink issues leading to 404 errors
- No advanced features due to lack of pro version
Who Should Use This?
Best for
Users looking for a lightweight, no-frills solution to remove taxonomy base slugs from URLs to improve SEO and URL aesthetics.
Not ideal for
Users needing support for multi-level taxonomies or advanced permalink customization, or those who want a plugin with a pro version offering additional features.
Pricing & Value
Free version includes
The free version provides the core functionality of removing taxonomy base slugs from URLs, which satisfies most users' needs.
Final Verdict
Remove Taxonomy URL is a reliable and simple plugin that effectively removes taxonomy base slugs from URLs, enhancing SEO and URL cleanliness for most users. It has a strong positive reception with no known security issues and works well alongside other plugins.
However, it lacks support for multi-level taxonomies and can cause permalink 404 errors for some users. Those needing more advanced features or broader permalink control may want to consider alternative plugins with pro versions.
Other Notable Features
Here are a few other notable features of this free
Remove Taxonomy URL plugin.
FAQ
Save your permalinks twice at Dashboard → Settings → Permalinks. WordPress regenerates rewrite rules on the second save.
Enable the 301 redirect old URLs option in Settings → Remove Taxonomy URL. Old /taxonomy/term/ URLs will redirect to the new /term/ so search engines and bookmarks keep working.
Yes — enable the Hierarchical term URLs option in 3.0. Nested terms (e.g. rock/punk) resolve correctly.
Enable Conflict detection on save (default ON). You’ll see a warning when a colliding slug is detected. The Health Check tab can audit every selected taxonomy at once.
No. No analytics, no remote calls, no tracking.
Contributors and developers
“Remove Taxonomy URL”
is open source software. The following people have
contributed to this plugin.
