Awesome

This module allows you to hide default store code from URLs

Magento Hide Default Store Code

Feature

http://www.example.com/default/shoes.html

becomes

http://www.example.com/shoes.html

Installation

Magento CE 1.8.x, 1.9.x

Install with modgit:

$ cd /path/to/magento
$ modgit init
$ modgit clone hide_store https://github.com/jreinke/magento-hide-default-store-code.git

or download package manually:

Download latest version here
Unzip in Magento root folder
Clear cache
Logout from admin then login again to access module configuration

Configuration

Go to "System > Configuration > Web > Url Options"
Enable both "Add Store Code to Urls" and "Hide Default Store Code" options
Clear cache

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