No Category Base (WPML)
The Cleanest WordPress Category URL Plugin
WordPress adds a mandatory /category/ prefix to all your category URLs by default. No Category Base removes it completely — no setup, no code changes, no broken links.
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What It Does
Turn URLs like this: mysite.com/category/my-category/
Into this: mysite.com/my-category/
The plugin works automatically the moment you activate it. No settings to configure, no WordPress core files to modify. It also handles 301 redirects from old URLs so your SEO is never impacted.
Who Is It For?
No Category Base is ideal for bloggers, store owners, agencies, and anyone who wants cleaner, more professional WordPress URLs.
It is especially useful for:
- Stores using WooCommerce product categories
- Content sites with deep category structures
- Multilingual sites running WPML
- Agencies managing multiple WordPress installations
Main Features
- Removes
/category/base from all category permalinks automatically - No setup required — works out of the box
- Handles 301 redirects from old category URLs
- Compatible with subcategories and nested structures
- Works with WordPress Multisite
- Compatible with sitemap plugins
- Zero overhead — barely affects site performance
Admin Settings Page
The plugin adds a settings page under Settings → No Category Base with the following tabs:
- Settings — View plugin status and flush rewrite rules
- Help — Access the live demo and quick-start guide
- ⭐ Go Pro — Unlock advanced permalink management features
- URL Control (Pro) — Remove base slugs from tags and custom taxonomies
- Conflict Handler (Pro) — Detect and resolve slug collisions
- Redirects & 404 (Pro) — Manage redirects and track 404 errors
- Dashboard (Pro) — Overview of URL changes, redirects, and SEO status
- WPML Advanced (Pro) — Translated slugs and hreflang management
- Import / Export (Pro) — Save and restore settings across sites
Compatible With
- WooCommerce
- Elementor
- SureCart
- EasyCart
- WPML
- WordPress Multisite
- All major sitemap plugins
Pro Version
Upgrade to No Category Base Pro ⭐ to unlock:
- Custom taxonomy base removal (tags, product categories, and more)
- Conflict detection and one-click resolution
- Redirect manager with hit counts and 404 tracking
- Preview mode and rollback
- WPML translated slug management and hreflang audit
- Import/export settings across multiple sites
External Services
This plugin optionally sends usage data to TRS Plugins when the site admin explicitly opts in. No data is collected without consent. Data sent may include: admin name, email, site URL, WP/PHP version, and plugin/theme list depending on the options selected. Privacy policy: https://trsplugins.com/privacy-policy/