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Permalink Shortcode

v1.0.0

by Ryan · updated 13 years ago

Provides a shortcode that allows you to insert permalinks into your content.

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Rank
#16,051
No change yet
Active installs (est.)
≈ 123
100+ reported · High
Total downloads
3.7K
3,682 all-time
Rating
4.0/5
4 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +50% (30d)·Toward 200+ · ETA ~38d

Permalink Shortcode at a glance

Permalink Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Ryan with 100+ active installs, the #16,051 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 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on May 2, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 150 plugins tagged “permalink”, it ranks #50. It was first released in 2013.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

65 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Permalink Shortcode Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.0246Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2
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DatePermalink Shortcode
Nov 2, 20266
Nov 1, 20264
Oct 31, 20264
Oct 30, 20261
Oct 29, 20262
Oct 28, 20263
Oct 27, 20263
Oct 26, 20265
Oct 25, 20264
Oct 24, 20262
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20262
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20264
Oct 18, 20264
Oct 17, 20263
Oct 16, 20261
Oct 15, 20262
Oct 14, 20263
Oct 13, 20262
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20265
Oct 9, 20263

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 123 · -3.1% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.122124126Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 2026123
Nov 7, 2026124
Nov 5, 2026124
Nov 4, 2026122
Nov 3, 2026121
Nov 2, 2026123
Nov 1, 2026125
Oct 31, 2026124
Oct 30, 2026125
Oct 29, 2026122
Oct 28, 2026123
Oct 27, 2026127

Rank over time

#16,051 · down 33 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 10 days across 1 series.#16K#16.1KOct 27Oct 29Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#16,051
Nov 6, 2026#16,015
Nov 5, 2026#16,003
Nov 4, 2026#16,109
Nov 3, 2026#16,152
Nov 2, 2026#16,076
Oct 30, 2026#15,944
Oct 29, 2026#16,099
Oct 28, 2026#16,088
Oct 27, 2026#16,018

Growth %

Average -0.27% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.81%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026+1.64%
Nov 4, 2026+0.83%
Nov 3, 2026-1.63%
Nov 2, 2026-1.60%
Nov 1, 2026+0.81%
Oct 31, 2026-0.80%
Oct 30, 2026+2.46%
Oct 29, 2026-0.81%
Oct 28, 2026-3.15%

Active installs band

100+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.95100105Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026100+
Nov 7, 2026100+
Nov 6, 2026100+
Nov 5, 2026100+
Nov 4, 2026100+
Nov 3, 2026100+
Nov 2, 2026100+
Nov 1, 2026100+
Oct 31, 2026100+
Oct 30, 2026100+
Oct 29, 2026100+
Oct 28, 2026100+
Oct 27, 2026100+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

4.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.0
Requires WordPress
2.8
Tested up to
3.5.2
Requires PHP
–
First released
May 2, 2013
Last updated
May 2, 2013
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Permalink Shortcode

How many websites use Permalink Shortcode?

Permalink Shortcode is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,051 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Permalink Shortcode been downloaded?

3,682 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats

When was Permalink Shortcode last updated?

Version 1.0.0 came out on May 2, 2013 (13 years ago).

Is Permalink Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?

Permalink Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 Permalink Shortcode 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 Permalink Shortcode have?

4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Permalink Shortcode?

The plugins most like Permalink Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Basic URL ShortCodes (4K+), Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+) and Custom Post Type Permalinks (200K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.0

★★★★★

4 reviews

  • 5 stars: 3 reviews, 75%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
Positive
75%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
25%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Permalink Shortcode
Estimated installs≈ 123
Reported installs100+
Rating4.0
Reviews4
Total downloads3.7K
AuthorRyan
First releasedMay 2, 2013
Version1.0.0
Requires WP2.8
Requires PHP–
Last updatedMay 2, 2013

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