Removing /category/ from URLs

Hi Josh,

I assume you ask that question here because there’s an SEO incentive behind such action?
Well, to get right to it: Removing the category base slug delivers no beneficial SEO value, any longer. It might even have adverse effects, like increased bounce rates.

I’ve explained all the details a few months ago, right here.

Even more so, Apple omits the slug/paths by default in their products, like Safari.
For a more advanced user, it’s also indicates that they’re on the right page – and it helps with building and validating breadcrumbs.

However, if for whatever reason you still wish to do this, you should go check out these plugin options:
https://wordpress.org/plugins/no-category-base-wpml/
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-htaccess-control/
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-remove-category-base/

I can’t recommend any, as I have absolutely no experience using them.

If you still have doubts or any other questions, feel free to ask! Cheers 🙂