The fastest way to rename a page depends on what platform you use

Most website builders and content management systems let you change a page name in one or two clicks, usually from a settings menu or by right-clicking the page title. The exact steps differ between platforms — WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, and others each have their own interface — but the principle is the same: find the page, locate the name field, type the new name, and save.

Changing a page name is different from changing the page URL (the web address). You can often do both at once, or change just the display name while keeping the URL the same. This matters because changing the URL can break links from other websites, while changing only the display name keeps everything working.

Key Takeaways

  • The page name (what visitors see) and the page URL (the web address) are separate things, and you can change one without changing the other.
  • Most platforms store the page name in a settings or properties menu, not in the page content itself.
  • Changing a page URL can break links from other websites, so only change the URL if you have a strong reason to do so.
  • After you change a page name, check that navigation menus and internal links still point to the right place.

How to rename a page in WordPress

In WordPress, the page name is called the "title." To change it, go to your Pages list, hover over the page you want to rename, and click "Edit." At the top of the page editor, you will see a field labeled "Enter title here" — click it and type the new name. Click the blue "Update" button to save.

If you also want to change the URL (called the "slug" in WordPress), scroll down to the "Permalink" section below the editor. Click "Edit," change the text, and click "OK." Then click "Update" again. Be aware that changing the URL will break any links from other websites that pointed to the old address.

How to rename a page in Wix

In Wix, click the "Pages" panel on the left side of the editor. Right-click the page you want to rename and select "Rename Page." Type the new name and press Enter. Wix will automatically update the URL to match the new name, so both the display name and the web address change together.

If you want to keep the URL the same while changing only the display name, you cannot do this in Wix's standard interface — the two are linked. If you need them to be separate, you may need to use Wix's advanced settings or contact their support.

How to rename a page in Squarespace

In Squarespace, go to the Pages panel on the left. Click the page you want to rename to open its settings. At the top, you will see the page title field — click it and type the new name. Below that is the "URL slug" field, which controls the web address. You can change one, both, or neither.

After you make changes, Squarespace saves automatically. If you changed the URL slug, any old links to that page will no longer work, so update any menus or links on your site that pointed to the old address.

How to rename a page in Google Sites

In Google Sites, click the page name at the top of the editor. A text field will appear — type the new name and press Enter. Google Sites updates the page name and the URL together, so both change at once. The new URL is based on the new page name, and the old URL will no longer work.

After renaming, check your navigation menu to make sure it shows the new name. If you have links from other pages pointing to the old URL, you will need to update those links manually.

What to check after you rename a page

After you change a page name, take a few minutes to verify that everything still works. Click through your navigation menu to make sure the new name appears and the link goes to the right place. If you changed the URL, search your site for any internal links (links from one of your pages to another) that pointed to the old address, and update them to point to the new URL.

If you have a sitemap or if your site is listed in search engines, the old page name may still appear in search results for a few days or weeks. This is normal and will clear up on its own as search engines re-index your site. You do not need to do anything — just wait.

The difference between page name and page URL

The page name is what visitors see at the top of the page and in your navigation menu. The page URL is the web address — for example, "yoursite.com/about" or "yoursite.com/contact-us." Some platforms let you change them separately, and some link them together.

If you change only the page name, visitors will see the new name but the URL stays the same. If you change the URL, any links from other websites that pointed to the old address will break, and search engines may take time to notice the change. For this reason, change the URL only if you have a good reason — for example, if the old name was a typo or no longer describes what the page is about.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing a page name break links from other websites?

Changing only the page name will not break anything — the URL stays the same. Changing the URL will break links from other websites. If you change the URL, search engines and external sites will not automatically know about the change, so those links will lead to a "page not found" error.

Can I change a page name without changing the URL?

Yes, in most platforms. WordPress, Squarespace, and Google Sites all let you change the title (page name) separately from the URL (slug). Wix links them together, so changing one changes the other. Check your platform's documentation or settings to see which option you have.

What happens to old links if I change the page URL?

Old links will stop working and show a "page not found" error. If you have a lot of traffic from external links, you can set up a redirect to send visitors from the old URL to the new one. Most platforms have a redirect tool in their settings — check your platform's help documentation for how to use it.

Do I need to tell search engines when I rename a page?

If you changed only the page name, no — the URL is the same, so search engines will not notice. If you changed the URL, search engines will eventually find the new page, but it may take a few weeks. You can speed this up by submitting your sitemap to Google Search Console, but it is not required.

Can I rename a page that has a lot of traffic?

You can, but be careful. If you change the URL, you will lose the traffic history for that page in your analytics, and external links will break. If you only change the page name (keeping the URL the same), nothing breaks and your traffic history stays intact.