{"id":780,"date":"2024-10-11T16:12:49","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T16:12:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakui.com\/?p=780"},"modified":"2026-09-04T15:05:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T15:05:03","slug":"how-to-redirect-non-www-to-www-urls-in-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakui.com\/how-to-redirect-non-www-to-www-urls-in-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Redirect Non-www to www URLs in WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hey, Monir<\/a> here from Breakui! Today, I\u2019m going to help you solve a common problem many website owners how to redirect non-www URLs to www URLs in WordPress. If you’re running a website and want everything to go to the www version of your domain (because, let\u2019s be honest, it just looks cooler and sometimes helps with SEO), I\u2019ve got you covered!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let me explain the process in a simple way, so anyone can do it. We\u2019ll be doing this by adding some code to two important files: the .htaccess<\/code> file and the wp-config.php<\/code> file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Should You Redirect Non-www to www?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before we get into the technical stuff, let me explain why<\/strong> you\u2019d want to do this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Consistency<\/strong>: Having both www and non-www versions can confuse search engines. You want to make sure all traffic goes to one version to avoid duplicate content issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Branding<\/strong>: Some people just like how the www looks. It\u2019s more official and traditional.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. SEO<\/strong>: Search engines treat www and non-www as two different websites. Redirecting helps ensure that all your traffic goes to the same place, which can help your SEO rankings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Step 1: Editing Your .htaccess<\/code> File<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Your .htaccess<\/code> file<\/a> controls many important settings in your WordPress site, including URL redirections. This file is usually located in the root folder of your WordPress installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here\u2019s the code you need to add after RewriteEngine On<\/code>:
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