Redirection add-on: Monitor category redirects
Redirection add-on: Monitor category redirects helps protect category archive URLs when you rename WordPress categories or change category slugs.
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Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
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| 301 | >100 |
| categories | >100 |
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About Redirection add-on: Monitor category re…
From the official readme · v1.0.5Description
Redirection add-on: Monitor category redirects helps protect category archive URLs when you rename WordPress categories or change category slugs.
WordPress categories are often used in menus, breadcrumbs, sidebar widgets, internal links, XML sitemaps, and search results. When a category slug changes, the old category archive URL can become a 404 unless a redirect is added. This add-on watches for category slug changes and creates a 301 redirect from the old category URL to the new category URL.
The plugin is built for sites that already use the Redirection plugin and want category redirects handled automatically during taxonomy cleanup, site restructuring, or SEO maintenance.
When this plugin helps
Use this add-on when you:
- Rename blog categories and want old category archive URLs to keep working.
- Shorten, translate, or clean up category slugs.
- Reorganize a content site without leaving old category links behind.
- Run an SEO cleanup and want category archive URL changes covered.
- Manage client sites where editors may change category slugs without remembering to create redirects manually.
What it does
- Detects WordPress category edits.
- Captures the old category archive URL before the slug changes.
- Creates a 301 redirect to the new category archive URL.
- Uses the Redirection plugin to store and manage the redirect.
- Checks that Redirection database tables and the default group exist before creating redirects.
What it does not do
- It does not replace the Redirection plugin. Redirection must be installed and active.
- It does not redirect individual posts.
- It does not redirect custom taxonomies or WooCommerce product categories.
- It does not decide your category structure for you. It only protects category URL changes after you make them.
Why category redirects matter for SEO
Category archive pages can attract internal links, external links, and search engine crawls. A broken category URL can waste crawl signals, frustrate visitors, and create avoidable 404 errors. A clean 301 redirect gives users and search engines a clear path from the old category archive to the new one.
This is especially useful during content audits, category consolidation, permalink cleanup, language changes, and site migrations where category names or slugs change.
Installation
- Install and activate the Redirection plugin.
- Install and activate the Monitor category redirects add-on.
- Edit a WordPress category slug.
- Check Redirection to confirm the 301 redirect was created.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin require Redirection?
Yes. This plugin is an add-on for Redirection. If Redirection is not installed and active, this add-on will not run.
What kind of redirects does it create?
It creates 301 redirects from the old category archive URL to the new category archive URL.
Which URLs are monitored?
The plugin monitors standard WordPress post categories. It does not monitor tags, custom taxonomies, WooCommerce product categories, or individual post URLs.
How do I know if the add-on is working?
Change a category slug, then open the Redirection plugin. You should see a redirect from the previous category archive URL to the new category archive URL. Visiting the old category URL should return a 301 redirect.
How reliable is this add-on?
The add-on is intentionally focused on one job: category slug changes. It checks Redirection’s database tables and default group before creating redirects. If something prevents a redirect from being created, the error is logged in the PHP error log.
Can I edit redirects after they are created?
Yes. Redirects are stored in Redirection, so you can review, edit, disable, or delete them there.
Does this help with old category links already indexed by search engines?
It can help when the old URL is the previous category archive URL and the category slug change happens while this add-on is active. It does not scan historical category URLs that changed before the plugin was installed.
Changelog
1.0.5
- Tested with WordPress 7.0 and the latest Redirection plugin.
- Ensured Redirection database tables and default group exist before creating redirects.
- Stored redirect source and target as site-relative URLs.
- Improved dependency handling and admin error notices.
- Expanded the public plugin description and FAQ.
1.0.4
- Version bump
1.0.3
- Updated WordPress compatibility information
- Fixed plugin tags
1.0.0
- Initial release.
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Is Redirection add-on: Monitor cat… free?
Yes. Redirection add-on: Monitor cat… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Redirection add-on: Monitor cat… safe to use in 2026?
Redirection add-on: Monitor cat… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Redirection add-on: Monitor cat…?
Redirection add-on: Monitor cat… is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,875 times since it launched in January 2023. It was downloaded 57 times in the last 30 days.
Does Redirection add-on: Monitor cat… work with WordPress 7.1?
Redirection add-on: Monitor cat… is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Redirection add-on: Monitor cat… need?
Redirection add-on: Monitor cat… requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Redirection add-on: Monitor cat… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.5, was released on July 7, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes Redirection add-on: Monitor cat…?
Redirection add-on: Monitor cat… is developed and maintained by Jesus Iniesta.
What are the best alternatives to Redirection add-on: Monitor cat…?
The most popular alternatives to Redirection add-on: Monitor cat… are Redirection (2M+ installs), Redirection (100K+ installs) and WP 404 Auto Redirect to Sim… (30K+ installs).
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