Duplicate Title Validator

Duplicate Title Validator is a robust WordPress plugin designed to ensure the uniqueness of post titles across all post types and taxonomies. By preventing duplicate titles, this plugin enhances both SEO and user experience. Whether you use Gutenberg or the Classic Editor, it seamlessly integrates to maintain title uniqueness.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Duplicate Detection: Scans all post types (including custom ones) and taxonomies to identify duplicate titles.
• Clear Warning Messages: Provides detailed error notifications specifying the source of duplication.
• Draft Mode for Duplicates: Automatically saves posts with duplicate titles as drafts to prevent accidental publishing.
• URL Slug Reminder: Prompts users to verify and update the URL slug for consistency.
• Localization Support: Fully translated into English and Persian, with options to add other languages.
• Editor Compatibility: Functions smoothly with both Gutenberg and Classic Editor.

New in Version 1.6

• Restructured Plugin Architecture: The plugin has been rebuilt for better performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Previously Used Titles Display: Now you can view titles that have been used before, helping you avoid unintentional duplication.
• Dashboard Widget for Similar Titles: A new dashboard widget identifies similar or potentially duplicate titles based on advanced rules, allowing you to review and edit them easily.
• Enhanced Editor Compatibility: Improved integration with both Gutenberg and Classic Editor for a seamless editing experience.

Translators

• Persian (fa_IR): Hasan Movahed
• English (en_US): Noumaan Yaqoob

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later license.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Fork the repository and submit a pull request. Ensure your code adheres to WordPress coding standards and includes thorough documentation.

Support

For assistance, visit the WordPress.org support forum.

Steps to Install the Plugin

1. Upload the Plugin:

   • Upload the duplicate-title-validator folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.

2. Activate the Plugin:

   • Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins in your WordPress dashboard.
   • Locate Duplicate Title Validator and click Activate.

3. Configure Settings (Optional):

   • The plugin works out of the box. Customization can be achieved by editing plugin files or extending its functionality.

1. 

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1.6

• Restructured plugin architecture for better performance and maintainability.
• Added a dashboard widget to identify and manage similar titles.
• Introduced a feature to display previously used titles.
• Improved compatibility with Gutenberg and Classic Editor.
• Enhanced localization support for English and Persian.

1.5

• Standardization based on the structure required by WordPress support.

1.4

• Enhanced taxonomy duplication checks.
• Improved localization support for Persian.
• Refined error message clarity.
• Optimized performance for larger datasets.

1.3

• Refactored plugin structure to object-oriented.
• Added comprehensive taxonomy support.
• Improved compatibility with WordPress updates.

1.2

• Introduced localization.
• Enhanced duplication source identification.

1.1

• Improved handling of complex REST API responses.
• Enhanced Classic Editor support.

1.0

• Launched with core functionality for duplicate title detection.