[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #54471: WordPress accepts non-alpahbetical characters in the URL

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#54471: WordPress accepts non-alpahbetical characters in the URL
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 Reporter:  lubosr        |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect (bug)  |      Status:  closed
 Priority:  normal        |   Milestone:
Component:  Canonical     |     Version:
 Severity:  critical      |  Resolution:  duplicate
 Keywords:                |     Focuses:
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Changes (by SergeyBiryukov):

 * status:  new => closed
 * resolution:   => duplicate
 * component:  General => Canonical
 * milestone:  Awaiting Review =>


Comment:

 Hi there, welcome to WordPress Trac!

 Thanks for the report, we're already tracking this issue in #14773. Also
 related: #17653, #35437.

 > This issue has a potential for double content as the URL is distinct for
 all pages.

 Just noting that this should not cause any SEO issues, as long as the site
 has a `rel="canonical"` link pointing to the correct URL. WordPress core
 outputs these links by default on singular posts or pages. The examples
 above both have these links:
 {{{
 <link rel="canonical" href="https://techcrunch.com/2021/11/18/webcams-and-
 microphones-for-better-video-calls/" />
 }}}
 {{{
 <link rel="canonical" href="https://news.microsoft.com/transform/novartis-
 empowers-scientists-ai-speed-discovery-development-breakthrough-
 medicines/" />
 }}}

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