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WordPress permalink

Quick answer · What is WordPress permalink?

The lasting URL structure WordPress uses for individual content and other public views.

IN PRACTICE

WordPress permalink: an example

A post uses a readable address such as example.com/journal/spring-menu/.

KEEP IN MIND

Changing an established permalink can break incoming links unless the previous URL is handled appropriately.

Put the idea to work

Frequently asked questions

What is a practical example of WordPress permalink?

A post uses a readable address such as example.com/journal/spring-menu/.

What can happen when I change an established permalink?

Changing an established permalink can break incoming links unless the previous URL is handled appropriately.

Which concepts should I read alongside WordPress permalink?

Slug: A human-readable identifier commonly used as the final meaningful segment of a content URL.
Redirect: A response or mechanism that sends a user agent from one URL to another.