Slugs Manager: Delete Old Permalinks from WordPress Database Pro is a lightweight, pro-grade tool that finds and removes outdated slugs and orphaned permalink records from your WordPress database. It helps prevent 404 errors, reduces clutter, speeds up queries, and keeps your URL structure clean and SEO-friendly with safe, automated cleanup workflows.
- Automatically detects and removes old/unused slugs from wp_postmeta and related tables
- Reduces 404 errors by clearing orphaned permalink references
- Improves database performance and smaller backup sizes
- Preserves current slugs and live permalink structure safely
- Dry-run mode with detailed preview before deleting
- One-click cleanup and scheduled automatic maintenance
- Granular filters by post type, status, date range, and taxonomy
- Built-in rollback with optional trash/quarantine before purge
- Comprehensive logs and exportable reports (CSV/JSON)
- Multisite compatible with network-wide controls
- Supports custom post types and custom taxonomies
- Integrates with popular SEO plugins and respects canonical settings
- Optimizes and repairs affected tables after cleanup
- WP-CLI commands for advanced and automated workflows
- Role-based access control and nonce-protected actions
- Lightweight, no front-end impact, works with any theme