Remove Taxonomy Slug
Remove taxonomy slugs from URLs for cleaner, SEO-friendly permalinks with simple settings and minimal technical setup.
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.
- Small user base (400+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Remove Taxonomy Slug stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| clean url | #35 |
| custom taxonomy | #35 |
| remove taxonomy slug | #1 |
| slug | #6 |
| taxonomy | #21 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Remove Taxonomy Slug
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
This plugin allows you to create SEO-friendly URLs by removing taxonomy slugs, making URLs cleaner and more attractive to search engines. It’s simple to use, even for those with minimal technical knowledge.
With this plugin, you can:
– Remove slugs from custom taxonomies by adjusting plugin settings.
– Access the settings in your WordPress admin dashboard under Remove Taxonomy Slug Settings.
– Select the taxonomies you wish to modify and save your preferences.
Developer Note
For advanced customization, a filter is provided:
add_filter('remove_taxonomy_slug_filter', function($slug_list) {
return $slug_list;
});
Ensure the slug names are accurate in the array.
Compatible functions:
– term_link
– get_category_link
– get_term_link
– category_link
This plugin also works seamlessly with Custom Post Type UI.
For support, contact me at akshay.shah5189@gmail.com.
If you need to remove post type slugs, check out my other plugin: Remove Post Type Slug
Installation
- Upload
remove-taxonomy-slug.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to the Remove Taxonomy Slug Settings menu, select the taxonomy slug, and save the settings.
- Done!
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FAQ
Remove Taxonomy Slug: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
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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