Remove taxonomy slugs from URLs for cleaner, SEO-friendly permalinks with simple settings and minimal technical setup.
As of April 2026, Remove Taxonomy Slug is a WordPress slug plugin with 400 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 9.1K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2021. Recently updated within the last 3 months. Top alternative: Remove CPT base.
This plugin allows you to create SEO-friendly URLs by removing taxonomy slugs, making URLs cleaner and more attractive to search engines. It’s simple to use, even for those with minimal technical knowledge.
With this plugin, you can:
– Remove slugs from custom taxonomies by adjusting plugin settings.
– Access the settings in your WordPress admin dashboard under Remove Taxonomy Slug Settings.
– Select the taxonomies you wish to modify and save your preferences.
For advanced customization, a filter is provided:
add_filter('remove_taxonomy_slug_filter', function($slug_list) {
return $slug_list;
});
Ensure the slug names are accurate in the array.
Compatible functions:
– term_link
– get_category_link
– get_term_link
– category_l…
| WordPress | 3.0.1+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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