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How to Change the Permalink in WordPress

Updated on:
May 11, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to update a post permalink in WordPress.

Quick summary

Changing a permalink in WordPress lets you customize the URL slug of any post or page for better SEO and readability. You can update it directly from the WordPress block editor sidebar in just a few clicks.


Steps

  1. Head over to the right sidebar, then click the Post tab.
  2. Find Link from the list of options and click the default permalink.
  3. Enter your preferred permalink into the provided text field.
  4. Once done, click Save to apply your changes.
  5. Your WordPress post or page URL will now reflect the updated permalink based on your recent inputs.

📌 Why this matters

Customizing your WordPress permalink structure is one of the most impactful on-page SEO changes you can make — a clean, keyword-rich URL slug helps search engines understand your content and improves click-through rates in search results. WordPress makes it easy to edit the permalink of any post or page directly from the block editor sidebar, giving content editors full control without touching any code. Getting your URL structure right from the start also prevents redirect issues and broken links down the line, protecting your site's search authority and user experience.
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