Permalink Editor
v0.2.12by Fubra · updated 9 years ago
Fully customise the permalink for an individual page or post and globally set the permalink structure for pages, categories, tags or authors.
- Rank
- #6,371
- Up3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,290
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 66.8K
- 66,819 all-time
- Rating
- 3.6/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Permalink Editor at a glance
Permalink Editor is a WordPress plugin by Fubra with 1K+ active installs, the #6,371 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 27% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 0.2.12 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 223 plugins tagged “url”, it ranks #20. 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 stats254 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Permalink Editor |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,295 · -4.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,295 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,294 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,296 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,296 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,293 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,295 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,295 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,298 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,303 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,297 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,300 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,360 |
Rank over time
#6,371 · down 5 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,371 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,374 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,367 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,369 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,372 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,371 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,370 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,371 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,360 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,351 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,372 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,372 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,366 |
Growth %
Average -0.41% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.41% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
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.
- v0.2100%
Rating trend
3.6★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2.12
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 1, 2011
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Permalink Editor
How many websites use Permalink Editor?
Permalink Editor is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,371 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Permalink Editor been downloaded?
66,819 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats
When was Permalink Editor last updated?
Version 0.2.12 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is Permalink Editor compatible with the latest WordPress?
Permalink Editor’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.
Does Permalink Editor have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Permalink Editor. See its security record
Is Permalink Editor still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Permalink Editor have?
3.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 60% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Permalink Editor?
The plugins most like Permalink Editor, by the tags they share, are Custom Post Type Permalinks (200K+), Post Type Switcher (200K+) and Page Links To (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.6
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 60%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
- Positive
- 60%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 40%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,290 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 3.6 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 66.8K |
| Author | Fubra |
| First released | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Version | 0.2.12 |
| Requires WP | 3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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