Trash Duplicate and 301 Redirect
Find and delete duplicates posts, pages, custom post type posts and set 301 redirect to the new or old URL.
Use with caution
Trash Duplicate and 301 Redirect works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Trash Duplicate and 301 Red… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Delete duplicate | #20 |
| duplicates | #57 |
| find duplicates | #21 |
| fix duplicates | #22 |
| trash duplicate | #4 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.3 from 36 reviews
About Trash Duplicate and 301 Redirect
From the official readme · v1.9.1Description
Do your site have more content editor / authors who upload contents? Do you site content managed by team of multiple person ? Do you run a site with user submitted content?
Finally ended up with duplicate content on your website or blog? Duplicate content divide traffic and may be penalized by google for SEO ranking.
So, You must remove duplicate content (posts, pages, etc.) and also you have to take care of removed content URL to redirect to main URL.
Now, with help of this amazing plugin called “Trash Duplicate and 301 Redirect” you can find and remove duplicate content. Also permanently redirect ‘Removed Content’ URL to main URL to divert traffic to one URL and be safe from being penalized by Google for duplicate content.
Trash Duplicate and 301 Redirection Plugin Features
- View all duplicate posts, pages, custom post type posts
- Post type wise searching available
- Trash duplicates and keep the newest or oldest
- Redirection to kept post will be done automatically
- Individual post can also be trashed
- You can add or delete redirections
Trash Duplicate and 301 Redirection PRO Plugin Features
- Enable or Disable redirection
- Trash Duplicate without 301 Redirection
- 301 Redirection of Duplicate without Trash
- Wildcard Redirection
- Delete Post Meta Permanently
- Import/Export Redirection List
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Support
If you find any issue please ask questions on support forum or support.solwininfotech.com. We’re active for any support issues and feature suggestions. We will try to resolve your issues asap. So hope you will love it.
Warning
The purpose of this plugin is to find and delete duplicate posts and redirect deleted posts to preserve you link. We have performed testing with various cases to make sure plugins works very well, but you should make sure you have a backup of your database, before installing plugin.
Compatibility
Currently I am not aware of any compatibility issues with any other WordPress plugins. (NOTE: Please have a back of your database before installing plugin)
Disclaimer
This plugin is released under the GPL licence. I do not accept any responsibility for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may arise from using the plugin or these instructions. This software is provided as is, with absolutely no warranty. Please refer to the full version of the GPL license for more information.
Installation
- Download the trash-duplicate-and-301-redirect.zip file and unzip it.
- Upload the trash-duplicate-and-301-redirect folder to the
wp-content/plugins/folder. - Activate the Trash Duplicate And 301 Redirection plugin from plugin page on wordpress admin area.
Alternatively, you can install the plugin automatically through the WordPress Admin
- Visit Plugins > Add New thorough admin panel
- Search for Trash Duplicate And 301 Redirection
- Click on Install Now button and then click on Activate Plugin link
Frequently asked questions
Is plugin support with custom post type?
Yes, Trash Duplicate and 301 Redirect plugin supports with custom post type also.
Can I undo or revert my changes after I removed duplicate posts?
Yes you can. Once you done with process then those posts are simply moved on ‘Trash’, not fully deleted from sites. You can backup and live duplicate posts anytime with different naming.
Is there any selection as I can select my newest post from duplicate posts and remove all old ones?
Yes, there is one setting option available before following plugin steps. You can keep your oldest or newest post and remove remaining posts.
Can I include my ‘Draft Posts’ with this filtration before proceed?
Yes, you need to select “show drafts” option for that condition.
Can I redirect my URLs to another website’s URLs?
Yes, you can redirect your requested URLs to another websites URLs but make sure your requested URL must be within WordPress call.
Should I take a backup before using this tool?
Yes. We recommend as you should take a backup (specially database) before doing any plugin actions.
What happens if it deletes something I do not want to delete?
You should restore the backup you took of your website before you ran this tool.
Changelog
1.9.1
- Security: Add capability and nonce checks for destructive bulk actions; route via admin-post.php to fix CVE-2024-13468.
- Compat: Tested with WordPress 6.8.2 and PHP 8.4.
1.9
Release date: July 23rd, 2024
- Updated: Make compatible with WordPress 6.6.1
- Fixed: Minor bug fix
1.8
Release date: June 11th, 2024
- Updated: Make compatible with WordPress 6.5.5
- Updated: Make compatible with PHP version 8.3.x
- Fixed: Minor bug fix
- Fixed: Code Improvements
1.7
Release date: April 11th, 2024
- Updated: Make compatible with WordPress 6.5.2
- Fixed: Minor bug fix
1.6
Release date: February 01st, 2024
- Updated: Make compatible with WordPress 6.4.3
1.5
Release date: December 14th, 2023
- Updated: Make compatible with WordPress 6.4.2
Screenshots
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FAQ
Trash Duplicate and 301 Redirect: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is Trash Duplicate and 301 Redirect free?
Yes. Trash Duplicate and 301 Redirect is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Trash Duplicate and 301 Redirect safe to use in 2026?
Trash Duplicate and 301 Redirect works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Trash Duplicate and 301 Redirect?
Trash Duplicate and 301 Redirect is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 109,800 times since it launched in July 2015. It was downloaded 278 times in the last 30 days.
Does Trash Duplicate and 301 Redirect work with WordPress 7.1?
Trash Duplicate and 301 Redirect is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Trash Duplicate and 301 Redirect need?
Trash Duplicate and 301 Redirect requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Trash Duplicate and 301 Redirect last updated?
The latest version, 1.9.1, was released on August 12, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Trash Duplicate and 301 Redirect?
Trash Duplicate and 301 Redirect is developed and maintained by solwininfotech.
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