The plugin generates extra pages, posts, or archives, harming SEO.
Plugin Creates Duplicate Content
Key Points: A plugin generates extra post types, pages, or taxonomies that duplicate existing content.
You install a plugin — and suddenly Google Search Console reports duplicate meta titles, content, or paginated archives. Some plugins create SEO nightmares by duplicating content paths or generating shadow pages.
🔁 Why This Happens
- Plugins create virtual post types with the same slugs
- Multiple archive pages for similar content (e.g., “/category/events” and “/events”)
- Incorrect canonical tags or missing noindex settings
🛠️ How to Fix
- Use an SEO plugin to add
noindexto redundant archives - Redirect or disable duplicate content via plugin settings or functions.php
- Check canonical URLs with tools like Screaming Frog or GSC
📌 Pro Tip
Don’t let plugins hijack your content structure. Audit every post type or page they add, especially after activation.