Mod Rewrite Generator

The Mod Rewrite Generator is designed to help you convert long, complex dynamic URLs into clean, search-engine-friendly static URLs. Static URLs are generally preferred by search engines because they are easier to crawl, index, and understand. They also tend to look cleaner and more trustworthy to users compared to dynamic URLs filled with multiple parameters and query strings.

This tool works by generating rewrite rules for the Apache mod_rewrite module, which allows URLs in one format to be transparently rewritten into another. mod_rewrite is especially useful for websites that rely on dynamic content, such as those powered by databases or content management systems, as it helps present that content in a format that search engines can more easily process.

By using this generator, you can quickly transform lengthy dynamic URLs into short, readable static URLs without changing how your site functions behind the scenes. The result is improved search engine visibility, cleaner links for sharing, and a better overall experience for both users and search engines.

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Mod Rewrite Generator

Enter your dynamic URL and click Rewrite URL to generate your new URL:

For example, you may enter the URL:
https://www.domain.com/cgi-bin/shop.php?cmd=product&category=vehicles&product=bus
and transform it into
https://www.domain.com/shop/vehicles/bus.html

The following URL has been generated for you.

Generated URL:

Original URL:

If you are satisfied with the rewritten URL, click the 'Done' button below, or scroll down to customize the URL.

Customize URL:

Select parameters that should be present in the rewritten URL. By default, only the values of parameters are included. You may add both the name and value to the rewritten URL or remove a parameter completely.

parameter-name

How the new URL will look:

Tips and hints

Do not include names of the parameters since this will complicate the rewritten URL. Include a name only if it is a keyword.
Include all the values. If you want to take away a value, first make sure that the value is constant for each original URL covered by the generated rule. Otherwise, we do not recommend to take it away.

It is a tool for improving the form of the rewritten URL and increasing its relevancy.

Enter the prefix:

How the new URL will look:

Tips and hints

Include an additional keyword.
Differenciate rewrite rules. If you have several rewrite rules for one site, you need to distinguish them. The prefix is a convenient tool for this purpose.

Select the delimiters according to your taste.

Select the delimiter:

/ slash

– dash

_ underscore

How the new URL will look:

Tips and hints

Do not use the delimiters that appear in the values of the parameters.
Do not use many slashes as it will decrease the relevancy of the URL.
Dash is better than underscore for separating keywords.

You may use the suffix to make the extension conform to the rest of your site. You can also include one or more keywords.

Select the suffix:

.html

.php

(custom)

How the new URL will look:

Tips and hints

Keep .html if not sure.
Include a keyword before the extension.

If you're happy with the final look of the URL, click on the 'Done' button below to get the code for the .htaccess file.

The mod rewrite generator is a great tool to assist you in creating mod rewrite rules for your htaccess file.

Copy and paste a dynamic url into the text box above.
Click on 'Rewrite URL' for options and code for your htaccess file.
You now have options where you can change parameters, prefix, delimiters and suffix.
Once you are happy with your choices, click on 'Done'.
The rewrite rule will be generated, which you can copy and paste into your htaccess file.

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