WPCOM Legacy Redirector #4 in SEO & Metadata
WordPress plugin for handling large volumes of legacy redirects in a scalable manner.
by Automattic / WordPress VIP · github.com/automattic/wpcom-legacy-redirector · website
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Install
No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:
wp plugin install https://github.com/automattic/wpcom-legacy-redirector/archive/refs/heads/develop.zipAlso on Packagist as automattic/wpcom-legacy-redirector:
composer require automattic/wpcom-legacy-redirectorFrom the readme
WPCOM Legacy Redirector
A WordPress plugin for handling legacy redirects in a scalable manner. Designed for high-traffic sites with large volumes of redirects.
At a Glance
- Scalable: Handles thousands of redirects efficiently using MD5-indexed lookups
- Admin UI: Add and manage redirects through the WordPress admin
- WP-CLI support: Bulk import/export via command line
- Multisite compatible: Works on single sites and multisite networks
- Query parameter preservation: Optionally preserve UTM and other tracking parameters
- VIP-ready: Built for WordPress VIP environments
Installation
1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/ or install via the WordPress admin
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Navigate to Tools Redirects to add or manage redirects
Usage
Adding Redirects via Admin
1. Go to Tools Redirects Add Redirect
2. Enter the "Redirect From" path (e.g., /old-page)
3. Enter the "Redire
Read the full README on GitHub →