Hikari Category Permalink
v1.00.08updated 16 years ago
For each post, author can choose which category is used in permalink.
- Rank
- #10,982
- Up20 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 319
- 300+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 16.5K
- 16,501 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Hikari Category Permalink at a glance
Hikari Category Permalink is a WordPress plugin with 300+ active installs, the #10,982 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.00.08 came out on Oct 17, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. Among the 72 plugins tagged “permalinks”, it ranks #22. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats66 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Hikari Category Permalink |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 319 · -0.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 319 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 319 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 319 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 320 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 322 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 322 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 316 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 317 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 317 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 323 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 319 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 319 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 321 |
Rank over time
#10,982 · up 40 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #10,982 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,002 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #10,996 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #10,960 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #10,981 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #10,950 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #10,946 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,044 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,031 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #10,912 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,006 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #11,011 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #11,022 |
Growth %
Average -0.05% 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 | -0.16% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.62% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.90% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.86% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.25% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.62% |
Active installs band
300+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300+ |
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.
- v1.00100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.00.08
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 23, 2010
- Last updated
- Oct 17, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Hikari Category Permalink
How many websites use Hikari Category Permalink?
Hikari Category Permalink is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #10,982 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Hikari Category Permalink been downloaded?
16,501 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Hikari Category Permalink last updated?
Version 1.00.08 came out on Oct 17, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is Hikari Category Permalink compatible with the latest WordPress?
Hikari Category Permalink’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, 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 Hikari Category Permalink still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Hikari Category Permalink have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Hikari Category Permalink?
The plugins most like Hikari Category Permalink, by the tags they share, are Permalink Manager Lite (100K+), Custom Permalinks (100K+) and Remove Category URL (40K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 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 | ≈ 319 |
| Reported installs | 300+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 16.5K |
| Author | |
| First released | Jun 23, 2010 |
| Version | 1.00.08 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 17, 2010 |
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