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.