WPSearchQueryRedirector

Description

WP Search Query Redirect — Route intent to the right page

When visitors arrive with a clear query, don’t make them hunt. WP Search Query Redirect detects what they searched for and sends them straight to the most relevant page—a filtered shop view, a category, a landing page, or a promo.

How it works

• Reads inbound referrer queries (Google/Bing), on-site search (?s=), and UTM/campaign tags.

• Matches terms using exact, partial, wildcard/regex, or synonym rules.

• Redirects with your chosen code: 302 (default), 301 (permanent), or 307.

Key features

• Rule Builder (IF → THEN):
  IF query contains “spades” → THEN /shop/?filter=spades
  IF UTM campaign=summer-bags → /bags/summer/
  IF on-site search is “gift card” → /gift-cards/

• Priorities & fallbacks: set rule order; define a safe fallback page.

• Synonyms & plurals: map “tote, totes, shopper” to the same destination.

• Exclusions: ignore certain terms, paths, or roles (e.g., admins).

• Bot/SEO controls: option to skip bots/crawlers to avoid cloaking concerns.

• Preserve parameters: keep UTMs or strip them—your choice.

• Preview & test mode: simulate queries before going live.

• Logging & insights: see top triggers, misses, and destinations.

Performance & compatibility

• Ultra-lightweight: resolves early in the request (before heavy templates).

• Cache/CDN-friendly: predictable rules; includes example exclusions.

• Works with WooCommerce, block/classic themes, and popular builders.

SEO notes

• Uses 302 by default (safe for testing). Switch to 301 for permanent mappings.

• Optional bot bypass to keep behavior consistent for crawlers.

• No sneaky cloaking—rules apply uniformly based on query/UTM conditions.

Admin experience

• Clean settings page with rule table, drag-to-reorder priorities, import/export.

• Quick recipes (copy-paste): common retail terms → collections; brand terms → brand pages.

Perfect for

Stores with search-driven traffic, seasonal campaigns, brand/category catalogs, or any site where query → correct page lifts conversions.

What’s included

Ongoing updates, friendly support, setup guide, and ready-made cache/Cloudflare examples.