Smart 404 Redirect & Log Manager is a lightweight yet powerful plugin designed to handle 404 (Page Not Found) issues efficiently. It helps improve user experience and preserve SEO ranking by smartly redirecting missing pages to valid destinations — with detailed tracking, logging, and rule creation.
Perfect for site admins, SEO professionals, and developers who want complete control over redirects and 404 logs.
🌟 Features
✅ Global Redirect Control
- Enable or disable a global 404 redirect in one click.
- Automatically redirect all missing pages to a chosen URL (e.g., homepage, custom landing page).
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Select redirect type (301 – Permanent or 302 – Temporary).
✅ Smart 404 Logging
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Logs every 404 request with:
- Requested URL
- Hit count
- First seen & last seen timestamps
- Referrer
- Visitor IP & User Agent
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Auto-prevents redirect loops with adjustable loop threshold.
✅ Easy Redirect Rule Management
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Create manual redirect rules directly from 404 logs.
- Define old path → new URL redirection.
- Select between 301 or 302 redirect type.
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Delete or manage rules with one click.
✅ Exclusion Control
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Exclude specific URLs or patterns (e.g.,
/wp-login.php, /admin/) from being redirected.
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Add multiple exclusions using line breaks or commas.
✅ Export & Maintenance Tools
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Export complete 404 logs in CSV format for SEO or audit review.
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Clear logs in one click for maintenance or after cleanup.
✅ Lightweight & Secure
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Built with WordPress standards and nonces for admin security.
- Uses native WordPress tables and options (no external dependencies).
- Optimized database queries for performance.