Absolute-to-Relative URLs
v0.3.4by Steven Vachon · updated 13 years ago
A function() for use in shortening URL links. This plugin is meant for dev work and does not automatically shorten URLs.
- Rank
- #29,352
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.1K
- 8,115 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Absolute-to-Relative URLs at a glance
Absolute-to-Relative URLs is a WordPress plugin by Steven Vachon with 10+ active installs, the #29,352 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 0.3.4 came out on Mar 28, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 13 plugins tagged “function”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats126 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Absolute-to-Relative URLs |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · -5.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
Rank over time
#29,352 · up 367 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #29,352 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #29,454 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #29,505 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #29,485 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #29,506 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #29,671 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #29,992 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #29,837 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #29,837 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #29,920 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #29,815 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #29,719 |
Growth %
Average -0.44% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.56% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.3100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.3.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 23, 2011
- Last updated
- Mar 28, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Absolute-to-Relative URLs
How many websites use Absolute-to-Relative URLs?
Absolute-to-Relative URLs is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #29,352 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Absolute-to-Relative URLs been downloaded?
8,115 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Absolute-to-Relative URLs last updated?
Version 0.3.4 came out on Mar 28, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Absolute-to-Relative URLs compatible with the latest WordPress?
Absolute-to-Relative URLs’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Absolute-to-Relative URLs still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Absolute-to-Relative URLs have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Absolute-to-Relative URLs?
The plugins most like Absolute-to-Relative URLs, by the tags they share, are Autologin Links (8K+), Simple Keyword to Link (3K+) and Broken Link Notifier (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 8.1K |
| Author | Steven Vachon |
| First released | Mar 23, 2011 |
| Version | 0.3.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 28, 2013 |
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