Samir Shah

Matt Calvert

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.
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.
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.

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.

Rodovitis Vasileios

DenArt – SEO Wipe (HTTP 410 Gone) automatically returns a correct HTTP 410 (Gone) status 
code when posts or pages are deleted. This tells search engines the content is 
permanently gone – not temporarily missing – so they remove it from their index 
faster and stop wasting crawl budget on dead URLs.
Why 410 matters for SEO
<ul>
<li>Eliminates soft-404 ambiguity (WordPress default: 404 for all missing content)</li>
<li>Signals permanent removal to Googlebot, Bingbot, and other crawlers</li>
<li>Reduces crawl budget waste on URLs that will never return</li>
<li>Prevents deleted content polluting your search index</li>
<li>Reduces CDN log noise and unnecessary bandwidth from bot traffic</li>
</ul>
Free features (no account required)
<ul>
<li>Automatic 410 Gone responses for deleted posts and pages</li>
<li>Manual Gone URL management – add, edit, import, and delete gone entries</li>
<li>Post-type selector – choose which content types trigger 410 detection</li>
<li>Configurable URL exclusions – keep specific paths returning 404 instead</li>
<li>Optional custom 410 page title and message</li>
</ul>
Pro features (requires active license)
 Feature 
 Description
 Activity Log 
 Every 410 hit logged with path, status code, timestamp, browser/bot type, and referrer domain
 Bot Analytics 
 24-hour bot breakdown by name with donut chart; 14-day bot vs human traffic chart
 URL Pattern Rules 
 Force-410 or allow specific URL patterns – exact, prefix, wildcard, or full regex
 Smart Lookup Mode 
 Zero false positives; only URLs in the Gone table return 410
 Smart Slug Redirects 
 Automatic 301 redirects when you rename a post slug, preserving SEO equity
 Headers-Only 410 Mode 
 Send 410 status and X-Robots-Tag headers while your theme renders the page body
 Email Reports 
 HTML-formatted activity reports with top paths, sent daily, weekly, or monthly
 CSV Export 
 Export activity log or gone URL list to CSV
 Custom 410 HTML 
 Replace the default 410 page with fully custom HTML
Pro features activate automatically after connecting your site and entering a valid license key. 
Purchasing a license is done at <a href="https://wp-shop.denart-designs.com" rel="nofollow ugc">wp-shop.denart-designs.com</a>. 
The free tier has no time limit and requires no account.
<h3>Privacy</h3>
This plugin makes external HTTPS requests to wp-shop.denart-designs.com for:
<ol>
<li>
Initial connection (one time, when you click “Connect” on the License page). 
Sends: site URL, site name, admin email address (used to create your shop 
account so you can manage your subscription), anonymised installation ID 
(one-way HMAC hash), WordPress version, plugin version.
</li>
<li>
License validation – once per 24 hours when a license key is active. 
Sends: SHA-256 hash of your license key, anonymised installation ID, 
WordPress version, plugin version. No email addresses or personal data.
</li>
<li>
Telemetry – every 7 or 30 days depending on your chosen frequency, only with explicit opt-in consent. 
Sends: site URL and site name, PHP version, PHP SAPI, server OS, memory limit, max execution time, 
upload max filesize, loaded PHP extensions (presence only), WordPress version, 
plugin version, locale, multisite status, active plugin slugs (e.g. woocommerce/woocommerce.php), 
active theme slug, disk free space in GB, SSL enabled flag, 
page load time in ms, count of 410 responses served, total Gone URLs tracked, 
bot traffic counts per crawler name (24-hour snapshot), 14-day daily bot vs 
human traffic split. No visitor IP addresses, no post content, no page URLs.
</li>
<li>
Deactivation reason – sent once when you deactivate the plugin and complete 
the optional deactivation survey, but only if telemetry consent was previously 
given. Sends: selected reason (e.g. “found a better plugin”) and optional 
free-text detail you type.
</li>
<li>
News/updates email – only when you explicitly opt in and provide an email 
address. Unsubscribe at any time from Settings.
</li>
</ol>
Data retention on deactivation: By default, deactivating the plugin keeps 
all data intact so it is available when you re-enable the plugin. If you 
enable the “Remove Data on Deactivation” option in Settings → Data & Privacy, 
all tables and options are permanently deleted on deactivation. Uninstalling 
the plugin (Plugins → Delete) always erases all data regardless of this setting.
No data is ever sold or shared with third parties. 
A summary is automatically appended to your site’s Privacy Policy page. 
Delete all plugin data: DenArt – SEO Wipe (HTTP 410 Gone) → License → Account & Privacy.
<h3>Donation</h3>
If you find this plugin useful, consider supporting its development with a donation.
You can donate through the following platforms:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.paypal.me/denartgfx" rel="nofollow ugc">PayPal</a></li>
<li><a href="https://patreon.com/nightw0lv" rel="nofollow ugc">Patreon</a></li>
</ul>
Your support helps us keep the plugin updated and free for everyone.
Thank you for your contribution!

DenArt – SEO Wipe (HTTP 410 Gone)

Returns HTTP 410 Gone for deleted content, eliminating soft-404 ambiguity and reducing crawl waste. Keeps your site clean and SEO-compliant.

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