Slugs Manager: Delete Old Permalinks from WordPress Database Documentation

Find and delete the old slugs WordPress keeps after you change a permalink, and keep the database clean. Setup guides and how-tos.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the free and Pro versions of Slugs Manager?

Finding and removing old slugs and flushing rewrite rules are free. Pro adds scheduled clean ups, clean up on post save, and slug regeneration from post titles. See the Slugs Manager overview.

Where are the Slugs Manager settings?

Go to WPFactory > Slugs Manager in your WordPress admin.

What are the requirements for Slugs Manager?

Slugs Manager requires WordPress 3.5.1 or later. It does not need WooCommerce.

Is Slugs Manager translation-ready?

Yes. It uses the remove-old-slugspermalinks text domain and ships a .pot file.

Can Slugs Manager remove old slugs automatically?

Yes, with Pro. Automatic Clean Ups remove old slugs every minute, hourly, twice daily, daily or weekly, or whenever a post is saved.