FAQs

What happens when I delete a post with Smart Redirects enabled?
Smart Redirects automatically creates a 301 redirect from the deleted post URL to its post type archive page (e.g., /blog/deleted-post/ → /blog/). Visitors never see a 404 error.

Can Smart Redirects work with pages?
Yes, but only if your theme has a page archive page. Most WordPress themes do NOT have page archives by default. If page archive doesn’t exist, Smart Redirects cannot be enabled for pages.

What if my post type doesn’t have an archive?
Post types without archive pages cannot use Smart Redirects. You’ll need to create manual redirects for those content types instead.

What type of redirect does Smart Redirects use?
Smart Redirects uses 301 (Permanent) redirects. This is the SEO-friendly redirect type that passes link equity (PageRank) to the target URL.

Can I manually override a Smart Redirect?
Yes. You have several options:

• Toggle the redirect to Inactive (pauses it)
• Delete the redirect record entirely
• Create a manual redirect in Redirection Manager that overrides it
• Edit the target URL in Redirection Manager

Will Smart Redirects redirect to the exact archive page of the deleted post?
Yes. If you delete a post in the “News” category, it redirects to the main news archive (/news/), not to a category-specific archive.

Do Smart Redirects work for posts that were deleted before enabling the feature?
No. Smart Redirects only works for URLs that become broken AFTER the feature is enabled. Already-deleted posts will not automatically get redirects.

How do I stop Smart Redirects from creating a specific redirect?
Go to the Generated Redirects table, find that redirect, and either:

• Toggle its status to Inactive (keeps record but stops redirect)
• Delete the redirect record (permanently removes it)

Can I see how many people use a Smart Redirect?
Yes. Go to SEO Repair Kit → Redirection and view the hit count column for each redirect. This shows how many times each Smart Redirect has been used.

What happens to Smart Redirects if I uninstall the plugin?
Smart Redirects are stored in your WordPress database. If you uninstall the plugin, the redirects will stop working. If you reinstall, they should work again (unless you chose to delete all data during uninstall).

Can I use Smart Redirects AND manual redirects for the same URL?
Yes, but the redirect that executes first (usually the most specific match) will take priority. It’s best to avoid duplicate redirects.

What is the difference between Reset All Records and Reset by Post Type?

• Reset All Records – Deletes EVERY Smart Redirect for ALL post types
• Reset by Post Type – Deletes Smart Redirects for only ONE specific post type (e.g., only Posts, leaving Products untouched)

Will resetting records delete the redirects?
Yes. Reset actions permanently delete Smart Redirect records AND remove the corresponding redirects from Redirection Manager. These actions cannot be undone.

Does Smart Redirects work with custom post types?
Yes, as long as the custom post type has has_archive set to true when it was registered. Most custom post types support archives.

What should I do if my archive page URL changes?
If you change your archive page URL (e.g., from /blog/ to /news/), existing Smart Redirects will still point to the old URL. You’ll need to either:

• Reset and regenerate redirects
• Manually update target URLs in Redirection Manager