Pathway Redirectv2.1.0

This plugin automatically redirects all 404 error pages to a site's homepage. It is designed for small business websites or those with limited content where manually managing broken links is impractical.

• Automatic 301 Redirects: Sends a permanent 301 redirect header for all non-existent URLs, guiding users and search engines to the homepage.
• Blocks Bot Abuse: Prevents malicious bots from repeatedly scanning for and exploiting missing pages, which can negatively impact site performance and indexing.
• Clears Google Search Console Warnings: Eliminates warnings about 404 errors that accumulate over time, often from external sources like outdated backlinks.
• Simplified Header Management: Removes any conflicting HTTP headers before sending the redirect to ensure browser and search engine compatibility.
• Optimized Performance: Uses efficient hooks to minimize unnecessary code execution when handling 404 requests, keeping the process lightweight.