Make Paths Relative
v2.1.0by Sami Ahmed Siddiqui · updated 1 year ago
Convert Absolute URLs to be relative in your fingertip.
- Rank
- #4,286
- Down2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,630
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 76.5K
- 76,493 all-time
- Rating
- 4.1/5
- 15 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Make Paths Relative at a glance
Make Paths Relative is a WordPress plugin by Sami Ahmed Siddiqui with 2K+ active installs, the #4,286 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 26 times, 11% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.1 out of 5 from 15 reviews. Version 2.1.0 came out on Jul 22, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “relative links”. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats667 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Make Paths Relative |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 21 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,631 · -0.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,631 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,633 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,632 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,630 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,631 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,636 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,637 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,637 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,637 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,640 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,637 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,642 |
Rank over time
#4,286 · up 70 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,286 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,284 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,281 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,283 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,286 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,286 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,276 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,279 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,280 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,286 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,286 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,294 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,292 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,356 |
Growth %
Average -0.03% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.19% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.19% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #4294 → #4283
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.178%
- v1.312%
- v1.17.0%
- Other3.4%
Rating trend
4.1★★★★★15 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.6
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Jun 16, 2016
- Last updated
- Jul 22, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Make Paths Relative
How many websites use Make Paths Relative?
Make Paths Relative is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,286 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Make Paths Relative been downloaded?
76,493 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 26 times. See download stats
When was Make Paths Relative last updated?
Version 2.1.0 came out on Jul 22, 2025 (1 year ago). See every release
Is Make Paths Relative compatible with the latest WordPress?
Make Paths Relative’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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.
Does Make Paths Relative have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Make Paths Relative up to date. See its security record
Is Make Paths Relative still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Make Paths Relative have?
4.1 out of 5 from 15 reviews on WordPress.org. 73% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Make Paths Relative?
The plugins most like Make Paths Relative, by the tags they share, are Relative URL for Img and A Tags (90+).
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.1
★★★★★
15 reviews
- 5 stars: 11 reviews, 73%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 7%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 3 reviews, 20%
- Positive
- 73%4–5★
- Mixed
- 7%3★
- Critical
- 20%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.2.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2,630 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 4.1 |
| Reviews | 15 |
| Total downloads | 76.5K |
| Author | Sami Ahmed Siddiqui |
| First released | Jun 16, 2016 |
| Version | 2.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.6 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Jul 22, 2025 |
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