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Plugin Description
Clean .htaccess Tool is a powerful WordPress plugin designed to help you maintain a clean and efficient .htaccess file. It scans your .htaccess file for entries from deactivated or uninstalled plugins and allows you to safely remove them, enhancing your site’s security and performance.
Key features:
* Automatic detection of unused .htaccess entries
* User-friendly interface for reviewing and cleaning the .htaccess file
* Backup creation before making any changes
* Detailed diff view to see exactly what will be removed
Whether you’re a WordPress administrator looking to optimize your site’s performance or a developer cleaning up after testing multiple plugins, Clean .htaccess Tool simplifies the process of maintaining a lean and secure .htaccess file.
Why Clean Your .htaccess File?
- Improved Security: Remove potential security vulnerabilities left by old or unused plugins.
- Better Performance: A streamlined .htaccess file can lead to faster page load times.
- Easier Maintenance: Keep your server configuration clean and understandable.
- Conflict Prevention: Eliminate conflicting rules that could cause unexpected behavior.
Clean .htaccess Tool makes these benefits accessible to WordPress users of all experience levels, providing a safe and easy way to optimize this critical server file.
Screenshots
The main interface of the Clean .htaccess Tool. This screen displays the current content of your .htaccess file in a text area, along with ‘Clean’ and ‘Save Changes’ buttons. Users can review their .htaccess content before initiating the cleaning process.
The cleaning process results. This screenshot shows the output after clicking the ‘Clean’ button. Lines that will be removed from the .htaccess file are highlighted in red, allowing users to review the proposed changes before applying them.
Save confirmation dialog. This crucial screenshot shows the safety measures in place. It displays a dialog box asking users if they want to save their changes, warning that this will overwrite the existing .htaccess file. It also reassures users that a backup of the current .htaccess file will be created before saving the changes.
Post-cleaning confirmation. This screenshot shows the final dialog box after the cleaning process is complete. It confirms that the .htaccess file has been successfully updated (cleaned) and provides information about the backup file, including its location on the file system. This reassures users that their changes have been applied safely and that they can easily revert if needed.
