Auto URL
v1.4by dexxaye · updated 14 years ago
Auto URL generates customized permalinks according to post types, categories and tags
- Rank
- #34,825
- Down308 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.1K
- 6,127 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Auto URL at a glance
Auto URL is a WordPress plugin by dexxaye with 10+ active installs, the #34,825 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.4 came out on Nov 29, 2012, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 29 plugins tagged “rewrite”, it ranks #12. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats44 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Auto URL |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#34,825 · down 896 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #34,825 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #34,517 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #34,483 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #33,507 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #34,150 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #34,548 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #33,747 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #34,533 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #33,750 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #33,929 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +6.67% |
| 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% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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.
- v1.4100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 9, 2011
- Last updated
- Nov 29, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Auto URL
How many websites use Auto URL?
Auto URL 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 #34,825 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Auto URL been downloaded?
6,127 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Auto URL last updated?
Version 1.4 came out on Nov 29, 2012 (13 years ago).
Is Auto URL compatible with the latest WordPress?
Auto URL’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, 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 Auto URL 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 Auto URL have?
No one has reviewed Auto URL on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Auto URL?
The plugins most like Auto URL, by the tags they share, are Custom Post Type Permalinks (200K+), Custom Permalink Editor (4K+) and Basic URL ShortCodes (4K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 6.1K |
| Author | dexxaye |
| First released | Sep 9, 2011 |
| Version | 1.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 29, 2012 |
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