Feed URL Manager
An ultra-lightweight (18 KB) WordPress plugin to disable, redirect, or block Feed URLs (301, 410 Gone, 404), with RSS scraper content protection and live redirection logs.
by Ayshdan Innovations · github.com/ayshdanofficials/feed-url-manager
Install
The author publishes release zips, so WP-CLI can install straight from GitHub:
wp plugin install https://github.com/ayshdanofficials/feed-url-manager/releases/download/v1.5/Feed.URL.Manager.zipReadme
Feed URL Manager
Feed URL Manager is an ultra-lightweight (only 18 KB), high-performance WordPress plugin designed to give you complete control over your website's RSS, Atom, RDF, and comment feeds. Prevent crawl budget waste, resolve Google Search Console indexation errors, and protect your content from automatic scraper bots with ease.
📥 Download
Get the latest, production-ready, and installable release of Feed URL Manager:
👉 Download Feed URL Manager v1.5.zip (Stable)
🚀 Key Features
- Global & Granular Disabling: Turn off all feeds globally, or selectively disable specific feeds (Comment feeds, Category & Tag feeds, Author feeds, or Search feeds).
- Multiple Response Modes:
- 301 Moved Permanently: Seamlessly redirect feed traffic to the original post, homepage, or custom landing page.
- 410 Gone: Tell search engine bots the feeds are permanently removed, forcing Google Search Console to de-index them instantly.
- 404 Not Found: Throw your theme's default error page for feed requests.
- RSS Scraper Protection: Append customizable copyright templates and backlinks (with auto-generated post & blog link placeholders) to active whitelisted feeds to deter scrapers.
- Granular Whitelisting: Keep specific feeds active (e.g. for newsletter integrations) while blocking the rest.
- Live Redirection Logs & Analytics: Monitor feed requests and hits with a real-time Javascript-based search filter.
- Premium SaaS-Like UI: Full-width admin dashboard styled with Outfit typography, custom CSS toggle switches, and fluid morphing gradient shapes.
📊 Feeds Configuration Comparison
| Feed Type | Target Request | Default WP Behavior | Feed URL Manager Option | SEO Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Feeds | /feed/ |
Serves posts XML | Redirect / 410 Gone / 404 | Cleans up bloat & consolidates link juice |
| Comments Feed | /comments/feed/ |
Serves comment XML | Selective Disable | Stops indexation of duplicate/spam content |
| Archive Feeds | /category/news/feed/ |
Serves category XML | Selective Disable | Saves crawl budget for main articles |
| Author Feeds | /author/admin/feed/ |
Serves author XML | Selective Disable | Prevents author username scraping |
| Search Feeds | ?s=keyword&feed=rss2 |
Serves search XML | Selective Disable | Protects against automated keyword injection |
🛠️ Installation
Standard Upload (Recommended)
- Download the Feed.URL.Manager.zip archive.
- Go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
- Click Upload Plugin at the top and select the zip file.
- Click Install Now and then Activate.
Manual Installation
- Clone this repository into your
/wp-content/plugins/directory:git clone https://github.com/ayshdanofficials/feed-url-manager.git - Activate the plugin from the Plugins menu.
⚙️ Configuration & Placeholders
For RSS Content Protection, you can customize the footer appended to your whitelisted feeds. Use the following dynamic placeholders:
%%POSTLINK%%: Hyperlinks back to the original article page.%%BLOGLINK%%: Hyperlinks back to your website's homepage.
Example Protection Footer:
<p>The post %%POSTLINK%% first appeared on %%BLOGLINK%%.</p>👨💻 Developer & Attribution
- Developer: Muhammad Adnan
- Organization: Ayshdan Innovations
- Support Page: Contact Us
- License: GNU General Public License v2.0 or later (GPL-2.0-or-later)
Read the full README on GitHub →
Releases
| Tag | Published | Asset | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|
| v1.5 | Jun 27, 2026 | Feed.URL.Manager.zip | 18 |