URL Rewriting Tool
Generate, test, and optimize URL rewrite rules for Apache and Nginx
Note: Always test rewrite rules in a staging environment before deploying to production. Keep backups of your configuration files.
Common Rewrite Rule Templates
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HTTP to HTTPS
Force all traffic to use HTTPS
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [R=301,L]
WWW to Non-WWW
Redirect www to non-www domain
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^www\.(.*)$ [NC]
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ http://%1/$1 [R=301,L]
Remove File Extension
Access PHP files without .php extension
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME}\.php -f
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ $1.php [L]
Pretty URLs for CMS
Route all requests through index.php
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ index.php?q=$1 [L,QSA]
Old URL to New URL
301 redirect old page to new page
Redirect 301 /old-page.html /new-page.html
Block IP Address
Deny access from specific IP
Order Allow,Deny Allow from all Deny from 192.168.1.1
Block Hotlinking
Prevent image hotlinking from other sites
RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} !^$
RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} !^https?://(www\.)?example\.com [NC]
RewriteRule \.(jpg|jpeg|png|gif)$ - [F,NC,L]
Canonical URL
Redirect to canonical URL
RewriteCond %{THE_REQUEST} /index\.html [NC]
RewriteRule ^index\.html$ / [R=301,L]
URL Rewriting Guide
What is URL Rewriting?
URL rewriting is a server-side technique that modifies incoming URL requests before they are processed. It's commonly used for creating SEO-friendly URLs, redirecting old URLs to new ones, and implementing clean URL structures.
Benefits
- ✓ Better SEO with clean, descriptive URLs
- ✓ Improved user experience
- ✓ Hide implementation details
- ✓ Maintain links during site migration
- ✓ Enforce HTTPS and canonical URLs
Common Flags
| [L] | Last rule (stop processing) |
| [R=301] | Permanent redirect |
| [R=302] | Temporary redirect |
| [QSA] | Append query string |
| [NC] | Case insensitive |
| [F] | Forbidden (403) |
Best Practices
| Practice | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Use 301 for Permanent | Always use 301 redirects for permanent URL changes to preserve SEO value |
| Minimize Redirects | Avoid redirect chains. Point directly to final destination |
| Test Thoroughly | Test all rewrite rules in staging before production deployment |
| Keep Backups | Always backup .htaccess or nginx.conf before making changes |
| Use Hyphens | Use hyphens (-) not underscores (_) in URLs for better SEO |
| Lowercase URLs | Keep URLs lowercase to avoid duplicate content issues |