Samir Shah

Matt Calvert

<p>This plugin issues an HTTP <code>410</code> response for URLs corresponding to content that has been permanently removed from your site. Originally created by Samir Shah, now maintained by Matt Calvert. When a post or page is deleted, the plugin logs the old URL and returns a <code>410</code> response when that URL is requested. You can also manually manage the list of obsolete URLs.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.w3.org/Protocols/rfc2616/rfc2616-sec10.html#sec10.4.11" rel="nofollow ugc">HTTP Specification</a> defines the <code>410 Gone</code> response for resources that have been permanently removed. It informs search engines and crawlers that the content will not return, improving crawl efficiency and SEO clarity.</p>
<p>This plugin is actively maintained by Matt Calvert as a personal project, informed by previous professional experience with similar 410-handling logic. No proprietary or employer-owned code has been used.</p>


HTTP 410 (Gone) responses


Still working when tested but an update would be nice to avoid getting hacked or breakdown of site


still working

Sends HTTP 410 (Gone) responses for deleted content, telling search engines the page is permanently removed.

Rathly Marketing

<p>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.</p>
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Manual URL pattern entry with validation</li>
<li>Regular expression support for dynamic matching</li>
<li>Bulk CSV import/export functionality</li>
<li>Option to convert 404s to 410s automatically</li>
<li>Custom, SEO-friendly 410 error page</li>
<li>Secure data handling and validation</li>
</ul>
<h4>Use Cases</h4>
<ul>
<li>Properly handle removed content for SEO</li>
<li>Manage discontinued products in eCommerce</li>
<li>Handle legacy URLs after site restructuring</li>
<li>Improve crawler efficiency</li>
<li>Maintain clean site structure</li>
</ul>
<h4>Pro Tips</h4>
<ol>
<li>Use regex patterns for managing multiple similar URLs</li>
<li>Regularly export your patterns for backup</li>
<li>Monitor 404s to identify candidates for 410s</li>
<li>Use bulk import for large-scale URL management</li>
</ol>
<h3>Security</h3>
<ul>
<li>All data is properly sanitized and validated</li>
<li>Nonce verification on all forms and AJAX requests</li>
<li>User capability checks for administrative actions</li>
<li>Safe CSV handling with proper file validation</li>
<li>Secure database operations with prepared statements</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
<p>410 Response Manager does not collect, store, or share any personal data. It only manages URL patterns and their corresponding HTTP response codes.</p>
<h4>Technical Details</h4>
<ul>
<li>The plugin stores URL patterns in a custom database table</li>
<li>No personal user data is collected or stored</li>
<li>All data is managed locally on your WordPress installation</li>
<li>CSV imports are processed securely and validated</li>
</ul>
<h3>Additional Information</h3>
<ul>
<li>For support, visit: <a href="https://rathly.com/contact-us/" rel="nofollow ugc">Rathly Contact</a></li>
<li>Documentation: <a href="https://rathly.com/wordpress-plugins/410-response-manager/" rel="nofollow ugc">Plugin Documentation</a></li>
<li>GitHub repository: <a href="https://github.com/harrylaurel/410-Response-Manager" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub</a></li>
</ul>
<p>The plugin is actively maintained and tested with the latest versions of WordPress and PHP.</p>


410 Response Manager

Efficiently manage HTTP 410 (Gone) responses with manual entries, regex patterns, and CSV import functionality.

HTTP 410 (Gone) responses vs 410 Response Manager