What Slugs Manager Does (Scope & Limits)

Problem Description #

Some users expect a full “slug manager” UI that shows all current slugs, allows live editing, or manages redirects. Others find Slugs Manager is primarily a prune/cleanup tool and express confusion.

Common symptoms:

• Reviews or threads stating the plugin title is misleading or wishes for more features (full manager UI).

• Users ask why they don’t see a list of all slugs or an editor for slugs. WordPress.org

Cause:
The plugin’s primary function is to scan for and remove old/unused slugs from the database to keep it tidy. It is not a full slug editor / redirect manager. This is by design; other plugins are meant to manage live slugs or set redirects.

Solution – step-by-step / guidance #

1. Read the plugin’s feature list
   1. Review the WPFactory product page and documentation to see the stated scope: locate the “What it does” or “Features” sections. It clarifies the plugin is for pruning old permalinks. WPFactory+1

2. If you need slug editing or redirect management use dedicated tools
   1. For full slug editing and redirect management, consider plugins such as Permalink Manager, Redirection, or WP-CLI term/post editing tools (choose based on needs). These tools let you change active slugs and add redirects safely. WordPress.org

3. Use Slugs Manager for cleanup and pair it with a redirect plugin
   1. A recommended workflow: first ensure redirects for important prior URLs using a redirect manager; then use Slugs Manager to prune leftover old slugs that are no longer required.

4. If you want more features, request them
   1. If your team needs a full “manager” UI inside the Slugs Manager plugin, open a feature request on the WP.org support page or WPFactory feature request area.
      

Prerequisites #

• Understanding of WordPress permalink and redirect behavior.

• Backup prior to major cleanup or slug edits.
  

Additional Notes / Prevention #

• Communicate plugin scope to site editors to avoid support confusion. Provide links to recommended redirect/slug editing tools in your internal docs.