Frequently Asked Question
about redirects & references?

Renaming files in WordPress can affect existing image references and links. Before renaming media we recommend:

✅ Make a backup: Create a backup of your site before renaming many files at once.

✅ Start with single files: Test renaming with neo Rename first on individual files.

🛠️ Clear plugin cache: If problems occur after renaming, clearing the plugin cache can help, as it may still store old image references.

🛠️ Clear browser cache: If incorrect or old images still appear, you can clear the browser cache to update outdated references.

🔙 Use the undo function: With one click you can revert changes in neo Rename if something goes wrong.

🧠 SEO tip: By redirecting old URLs with neo Rename you avoid negative impacts on your Google ranking!

Yes, neo Rename works seamlessly with WooCommerce and detects all image and media references even in product pages, galleries and descriptions.

Yes, the neo Rename plugin has an undo function that allows the previous filenames, titles and slugs to be restored after renaming.

All common media formats are supported by neo Rename for images, videos and documents, including: JPG, PNG, WEBP, SVG, PDF, MP4, MOV, MP3, ZIP and many more.

The plugin neo Rename optimizes image titles, filenames and slugs, creates SEO-friendly redirects (301 redirects) and can automatically generate missing alt texts from image titles. This sustainably improves your website's visibility in search engines.

The plugin neo Rename is a WordPress plugin that lets you efficiently rename images, videos, and other media files in your media library. It automatically updates all references in the database to refresh existing links and improve your SEO ranking.

Yes, with the built-in bulk / batch processing you can rename multiple files at once with neo Rename. A preview feature shows you all planned changes in advance.

The neo Draw plugin unfolds its full power when used with the other plugins of the neo Universe - especially for practical use cases. Example: You run a web design agency and want to include a visual route map on a client’s website. With neo Draw you create a sketch that shows the route to the location directly on a map excerpt. Then you use neo Animate, to display the route as an animated path - visitors immediately see how to get there. To make the graphic SEO-friendly, you name it appropriately with neo Rename and add the location to the filename. The neo Optimize plugin automatically compresses the image and adjusts the size for different devices. At the same time neo Lazy ensures the image only loads when needed - saving load time and improving the user experience. If the client’s location changes, you can quickly and losslessly replace the graphic with neo Replace - all links remain intact. With neo Library you always keep an overview of your media files and see exactly which images are used in which posts - ideal for cleaning up and organizing.