Remove Category URL strips the /category/ base from your category URLs, turning something like /category/my-category/ into simply /my-category/.
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Remove CPT basev6.7
Remove custom post type base slug from url
No Category Base (WPML)v1.5.8
This plugin removes the mandatory 'Category Base' from your category permalinks. It's compatible with WPML.
No Category Parentsv0.3.1
Removes the mandatory 'Category Base' and every parent category from your category permalinks.
SlugCraftv1.0.0
Easily customize or remove slugs for post types and taxonomies directly from the WordPress admin interface.
Add a sortable Slug column to any post type — and switch it on or off per type from one simple settings page.
CS Remove Category Basev1.1.0
You can undoubtedly remove /category/ slug from your page WordPress URLs using this plugin.
Automatically create 301 redirects for WordPress category slug changes with the Redirection plugin.
Admin Slug Columnv2.0.2
Adds a URL path column to all admin post type edit screens. Works with posts, pages, and any custom post type including WooCommerce products.
PCP Linkflow Enginev1.0.2
Full URL control for every post type and taxonomy. Customize slugs, remove bases, and define permalink structures - all from a clean admin interface.