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Strict Permalinks does two things:
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<li>Restricts the <code>post_name</code> portion of the permalink to alphanumerics and hyphens</li>
<li>Disables permalink editing once a post is published</li>
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Like me, you may have been under the impression that post slugs are already restricted to alphanumerics and hyphens. In the current WordPress 2.8.5, a title that includes certain kinds of punctuation (e.g., “smartquotes”) will result in URL-encoded characters in the <code>post_name</code> field. Many browsers handle this oddity seamlessly, however this may cause difficulties when integrating with systems expecting a more limited URL syntax.
<h3>Upgrade</h3>
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<li>Use the plugin updater in WordPress or…</li>
<li>Delete the previous <code>strict-permalinks</code> folder from the <code>/wp-content/plugins/</code> directory</li>
<li>Upload the new <code>strict-permalinks</code> folder to the <code>/wp-content/plugins/</code> directory</li>
</ol>
<h3>Usage</h3>
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<li>In all cases the <code>post_title</code> to <code>post_name</code> conversion (i.e., the <code>sanitize_title</code> filter) will be limited to a-z, 0-9 and hyphens (-).</li>
<li>If a post is not yet published, the permalink can be edited as usual.</li>
<li>Once a post is published, the permalink editing interface is disabled.</li>
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Strict Permalinks

Restricts permalink syntax and disables permalink editing after a post is published.

KaizenCoders

Mike L

<h4>Important Note</h4>
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This plugin is a fork of a <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/velvet-blues-update-urls/#description" rel="ugc">Velvet Blues Update URLS</a>. Since, Velvet Blues Update URLS plugin is not actively maintained and not tested with the latest version of WordPress, We decided to maintain and continue to improve.
So, if you are already using Velvet Blues Update URLS plugin, simply download this plugin and start using it.
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If you move your WordPress website to a new domain name, you will find that internal links to pages and references to images are not updated. Instead, these links and references will point to your old domain name. This plugin fixes that problem by helping you change old urls and links in your website.
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>👉 Users can choose to update links embedded in content, excerpts, or custom fields</li>
<li>👉 Users can choose whether to update links for attachments</li>
<li>👉 View how many items were updated</li>
</ul>
<h3>🚀 Time-Saving Features in Update URLs PRO</h3>
Upgrade to PRO and unlock powerful tools designed to give you complete control, safety, and efficiency while performing database search & replace operations.
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👉 Select Specific Tables for Search/Replace 
 Choose exactly which WordPress database tables you want to update. No unnecessary changes — only modify what truly matters.
👉 Perform a Safe Dry Run 
 Preview the changes before applying them. The Dry Run feature shows exactly what will be updated, helping you avoid costly mistakes.
👉 Choose Which Results to Apply 
 After running a Dry Run, you can either apply all changes or selectively execute specific search/replace results. Full precision. Full control.
👉 One-Click Database Export & Import 
 Always backup before making database changes — and now you can do it instantly. PRO includes a built-in one-click database backup and restore feature, so you’re always protected.
👉 Complete Search/Replace History 
 Keep track of every operation performed. View detailed history logs to monitor changes and maintain accountability.
👉 One-Click Undo (Rollback) 
 Made a mistake? No problem. Instantly undo or roll back a search/replace operation with a single click.
👉 Save & Load Custom Profiles 
 Frequently repeat the same search/replace tasks? Save custom profiles and reload them anytime to streamline recurring workflows.
👉 Priority Email Support and updates 
 Your success matters to us. PRO users receive priority support and ongoing updates to ensure a smooth and reliable experience.
</blockquote>
<a href="https://kaizencoders.com/update-urls" rel="nofollow ugc">Update URLs PRO</a> is built for developers, agencies, and site owners who want speed, safety, and total confidence while managing their WordPress database.
Spread The Love ❤️
If you like Update URLs, please leave a <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/update-urls/reviews/#new-post" rel="ugc">five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</a> and also spread the word about it via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://wordpress.org/plugins/update-urls/" rel="nofollow ugc">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://wordpress.org/plugins/update-urls/" rel="nofollow ugc">Twitter</a>. That helps fellow website owners assess Update URLs easily and benefit from it!
What’s Next
If you like this plugin then consider checking out our other solutions:
<a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/url-shortify/" rel="ugc">URL Shortify</a> – Simple, Powerful and Easy URL Shortener Plugin For WordPress.
<blockquote>
URL Shortify helps you beautify, manage, and share any URL on or off of your WordPress website. Create links that look how you want using your domain name! It’s a Simple, Easy & Elegant self hosted alternative to Bitly, TinyURL, Cuttly, Pretty Links, URL Shortener By My Theme Shop, Rebrandly, BL.Link, Short.io, and many other SaaS URL Shortener services.
</blockquote>
<a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/social-linkz/" rel="ugc">Social Linkz</a> – Lightweight and fast social media sharing plugin
<blockquote>
Easily place social share icon on your posts, pages etc..
</blockquote>
<a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/utilitify/" rel="ugc">Utilitify</a> – Supercharge Your WordPress Site With Power Pack WordPress Utilities
<blockquote>
It’s a simple & neat plugin which helps you to customize your WordPress setup in a very elegant way.
</blockquote>
<a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/logify/" rel="ugc">Logify</a>
<blockquote>
Logify is a comprehensive logging and monitoring plugin for WordPress that helps you keep track of various activities and events on your website. It provides detailed logs of user actions, system events, and errors, allowing you to monitor and troubleshoot your site effectively.
</blockquote>
<a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/magic-link/" rel="ugc">Magic Link</a>
<blockquote>
Magic Link is a passwordless authentication plugin for WordPress that allows users to log in securely via email links. It eliminates the need for traditional passwords, enhancing both security and user convenience.
With Magic Link, users simply enter their email address, receive a unique login link, and gain instant access to their accounts. This plugin is perfect for improving user experience while maintaining strong security standards.
</blockquote>

Search & Replace Everything – Quick and Easy Way to Find and Replace Text, Links

We used to use the Velvet one but it seems to have been abandoned. Glad to see that they took over development.

We tried this one on a few websites and it has changed the URLs successfully. Saved us lots of time. Tested the websites after and they're fine.

Works well


I come from Velvet Blues plugin that used to do the same job, but abandoned with a serious security flaw (and ultimately banned from downloaded again from wp.org). I was looking for that plugin and found your fork. Thanks again for keeping it up-to-date.


Thanks for keeping it updated

Quick and Easy way to search all URLS, Content and replace them with new links and content in WordPress website.

Strict Permalinks vs Search & Replace Everything – Quick and Easy Way to Find and Replace Text, Links