Smart 404 Redirect Manager

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). – Select redirect type (301 – Permanent or 302 – Temporary).

✅ Smart 404 Logging – Logs every 404 request with: – Requested URL – Hit count – First seen & last seen timestamps – Referrer – Visitor IP & User Agent – Auto-prevents redirect loops with adjustable loop threshold.

✅ Easy Redirect Rule Management – Create manual redirect rules directly from 404 logs. – Define old path → new URL redirection. – Select between 301 or 302 redirect type. – Delete or manage rules with one click.

✅ Exclusion Control – Exclude specific URLs or patterns (e.g., /wp-login.php, /admin/) from being redirected. – Add multiple exclusions using line breaks or commas.

✅ Export & Maintenance Tools – Export complete 404 logs in CSV format for SEO or audit review. – Clear logs in one click for maintenance or after cleanup.

✅ Lightweight & Secure – Built with WordPress standards and nonces for admin security. – Uses native WordPress tables and options (no external dependencies). – Optimized database queries for performance.