Description
410 Response Manager provides a robust solution for managing HTTP 410 (Gone) responses in WordPress. Perfect for SEO and proper handling of permanently removed content.
Key Features
- Manual URL pattern entry with validation
- Regular expression support for dynamic matching
- Bulk CSV import/export functionality
- Option to convert 404s to 410s automatically
- Custom, SEO-friendly 410 error page
- Secure data handling and validation
Use Cases
- Properly handle removed content for SEO
- Manage discontinued products in eCommerce
- Handle legacy URLs after site restructuring
- Improve crawler efficiency
- Maintain clean site structure
Pro Tips
- Use regex patterns for managing multiple similar URLs
- Regularly export your patterns for backup
- Monitor 404s to identify candidates for 410s
- Use bulk import for large-scale URL management
Security
- All data is properly sanitized and validated
- Nonce verification on all forms and AJAX requests
- User capability checks for administrative actions
- Safe CSV handling with proper file validation
- Secure database operations with prepared statements
Privacy Policy
410 Response Manager does not collect, store, or share any personal data. It only manages URL patterns and their corresponding HTTP response codes.
Technical Details
- The plugin stores URL patterns in a custom database table
- No personal user data is collected or stored
- All data is managed locally on your WordPress installation
- CSV imports are processed securely and validated
Additional Information
- For support, visit: Rathly Contact
- Documentation: Plugin Documentation
- GitHub repository: GitHub
The plugin is actively maintained and tested with the latest versions of WordPress and PHP.
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Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/410-response-managerdirectory - Activate the plugin through the ‹Plugins› screen in WordPress
- Use the ‹410 Manager› menu item to configure the plugin
- Optional: Configure the 404 to 410 conversion setting
- Add URL patterns manually or via CSV import
FAQ
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What is a 410 Gone response?
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A 410 Gone response indicates that the requested resource has been intentionally and permanently removed. Unlike a 404 Not Found, it explicitly tells search engines that the content will never return, helping with faster index cleanup.
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Can I use regular expressions?
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Yes! Enable the «Use as Regular Expression» option when adding URL patterns. This allows for flexible pattern matching like:
*^/old-products/.*– Match all URLs starting with /old-products/
*/discontinued-\d+– Match URLs containing ‹discontinued-‹ followed by numbers -
How do I bulk import URLs?
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- Prepare a CSV file with two columns: URL pattern and is_regex (0 or 1)
- Use the CSV Upload tab in the admin interface
- Select your file and click Upload
- The plugin will validate and import valid patterns
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Is it cache-friendly?
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Yes, the plugin implements WordPress caching for optimal performance. URL patterns are cached and only refreshed when necessary.
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Manual URL pattern management
- Regular expression support
- CSV import functionality
- Custom 410 error page
- Caching implementation
- Security enhancements