One of the disadvantages of WordPress is the inability to modify the permalinks. It is possible to customize them further by adding more rewrite rules and complex PHP code snippets. Nonetheless, it is an inconvenient solution for the majority of WordPress users. Happily, Permalink Manager enables you to quickly and simply create custom taxonomy slugs to any custom post type permalinks.
Custom permalink format example
Original WordPress permalinks
# "Product" permalinks http://example.com/product/cotton-t-shirt http://example.com/product/gray-denim-jeans # "Car" permalinks http://example.com/car/ford-focus http://example.com/car/tesla-model-x
New custom WordPress permalinks with taxonomy slugs inside
# "Product" permalinks http://example.com/calvin-klein/tops/t-shirts/cotton-t-shirt http://example.com/wrangler/gray-jeans/gray-denim-jeans # "Car" permalinks http://example.com/diesel/ford/ford-focus http://example.com/electric/tesla/tesla-model-x
Can I customize the permalink format and add the taxonomy slugs also to other post types?
Of course, you may retain the permalink base (“product” & “car” in above example), delete it completely, or alter the permalink structure to something else entirely. Additionally, each language may have its own unique permalink format. Here you can find more information on how to translate WordPress custom post type permalinks.
How to add taxonomy slug to (custom) post type permalinks
To add custom taxonomy slugs to WordPress permalinks, you will need to go to Permastructures section of Permalink Manager (“Tools -> Permalink Manager -> Permastructures“).
Now, scroll to the bottom of the page to locate the custom post type you want to modify. In this example, we’re adding two taxonomies to the Cars permalinks (Manufacturer and Fuel).
Then you should place the tags inside the permastructure. The permastructure tags are the names of custom taxonomies: %{name_of_taxonomy}%. In our example, they will be %manufacturer% and %fuel%. Accordingly, the tags will be different in your particular case.
You can find all available permastructure tags in “Permastructure tags” section.
Do not forget to save your changes! Permalink Manager will now add taxonomy slugs to custom post permalinks automatically.
