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Simple Permalink

v1.0.1

by Jason · updated 13 years ago

This plugin retrieves the permalink URL for a page or post based on the ID with the shortcode [permalink].

Rank
#25,345
Up130 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 27
20+ reported · High
Total downloads
4K
3,965 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -33.3% (30d)·Toward 10+ · ETA unknown

Simple Permalink at a glance

Simple Permalink is a WordPress plugin by Jason with 20+ active installs, the #25,345 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.1 came out on Apr 19, 2013, more than 13 years ago. Among the 18 plugins tagged “themeblvd”, it ranks #16. It was first released in 2012.

Chart time range

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

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

41 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Simple Permalink Compare series
Downloads over time: 26 days across 1 series.024Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 22Oct 26Oct 30Nov 3
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DateSimple Permalink
Nov 3, 20264
Nov 2, 20261
Nov 1, 20264
Oct 31, 20260
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20261
Oct 27, 20261
Oct 26, 20262
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20262
Oct 23, 20260
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20263
Oct 18, 20264
Oct 17, 20261
Oct 16, 20261
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20262
Oct 13, 20264
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20265
Oct 9, 20262

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 27 · -3.6% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.262728Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202627
Nov 7, 202627
Nov 5, 202627
Nov 4, 202627
Nov 3, 202627
Nov 2, 202626
Nov 1, 202627
Oct 31, 202627
Oct 30, 202626
Oct 29, 202627
Oct 28, 202626
Oct 27, 202628

Rank over time

#25,345 · down 60 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 11 days across 1 series.#25.3K#25.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 7, 2026#25,345
Nov 6, 2026#25,475
Nov 5, 2026#25,399
Nov 4, 2026#25,339
Nov 3, 2026#25,353
Nov 2, 2026#25,433
Oct 31, 2026#25,365
Oct 30, 2026#25,399
Oct 29, 2026#25,272
Oct 28, 2026#25,385
Oct 27, 2026#25,285

Growth %

Average -0.30% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026+3.85%
Nov 2, 2026-3.70%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026+3.85%
Oct 30, 2026-3.70%
Oct 29, 2026+3.85%
Oct 28, 2026-7.14%

Active installs band

20+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.192021Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202620+
Nov 7, 202620+
Nov 6, 202620+
Nov 5, 202620+
Nov 4, 202620+
Nov 3, 202620+
Nov 2, 202620+
Nov 1, 202620+
Oct 31, 202620+
Oct 30, 202620+
Oct 29, 202620+
Oct 28, 202620+
Oct 27, 202620+

Search rankings

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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

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.1
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
–
Requires PHP
–
First released
May 29, 2012
Last updated
Apr 19, 2013
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Simple Permalink

How many websites use Simple Permalink?

Simple Permalink is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #25,345 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Simple Permalink been downloaded?

3,965 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was Simple Permalink last updated?

Version 1.0.1 came out on Apr 19, 2013 (13 years ago).

Is Simple Permalink 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 Simple Permalink have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Simple Permalink?

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

Latest reviews

Analyze reviews

Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 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≈ 27
Reported installs20+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads4K
AuthorJason
First releasedMay 29, 2012
Version1.0.1
Requires WP3.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedApr 19, 2013

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