# Remove Taxonomy Slug

> Remove Taxonomy Slug has 400+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 279 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 49/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Remove Taxonomy Slug works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

**Remove taxonomy slugs from URLs for cleaner, SEO-friendly permalinks with simple settings and minimal technical setup.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 400+
- **Total downloads:** 10,666
- **Downloads (30 days):** 279 (-7.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 49/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** Feb 21, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Akshay Shah (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/akshayshah5189/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/remove-taxonomy-slug/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [clean url](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/clean-url/) | #2 | 2 |
| [custom taxonomy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-taxonomy/) | #9 | 30 |
| [remove taxonomy slug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remove-taxonomy-slug/) | #1 | 1 |
| [slug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slug/) | #14 | 94 |
| [taxonomy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/taxonomy/) | #59 | 287 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| clean url | #35 | 4,802 |
| custom taxonomy | #35 | 3,674 |
| remove taxonomy slug | #1 | 681 |
| slug | #6 | 6,648 |
| taxonomy | #21 | 4,294 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Canonical Link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/canonical-link/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (1) | May 18, 2026 | 56/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remove Taxonomy Slug free?
Yes. Remove Taxonomy Slug is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Remove Taxonomy Slug safe to use in 2026?
Remove Taxonomy Slug works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Remove Taxonomy Slug?
Remove Taxonomy Slug is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,666 times since it launched in October 2021. It was downloaded 279 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Remove Taxonomy Slug work with WordPress 7.1?
Remove Taxonomy Slug is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Remove Taxonomy Slug last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on February 21, 2026 (7 months ago).

### Who makes Remove Taxonomy Slug?
Remove Taxonomy Slug is developed and maintained by Akshay Shah.

### What are the best alternatives to Remove Taxonomy Slug?
The most popular alternatives to Remove Taxonomy Slug are Canonical Link (2K+ installs).


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