Rapid Canonical URLs
Reduce 301 redirects and HTTP requests by using HTML5’s history API to show visitors the correct, canonical URL.
Rapid Canonical URLs ranks #14,770 among WordPress.org plugins with 100+ active installations, a 1/5 rating from 0 reviews, and was last updated Sep 7, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.
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- Version
- 1.0.3
- Last Updated
- Sep 07, 2026
- Requires WP
- 4.4.0+
- Tested Up To
- 7.1
- PHP Version
- 5.6.20 or higher
- Author
- Peter Wilson
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- Rating
- ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1
- Reviews
- 0
- Support Threads
- 0
- Resolved
- 0%
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TL;DR
AI summary of the plugin's readmeThis plugin is for WordPress site owners who want to avoid unnecessary redirects for non-canonical URLs that already show correct content. It uses the HTML5 history API to display the canonical URL to visitors without an extra HTTP request, reducing redirects and server load.
- Uses HTML5 history API
- Reduces 301 redirects
- Reduces HTTP requests
- Speeds up page access
- Reduces server load
- Works alongside SEO plugins
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