Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Custom Permalinks currently ranks #372 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #370, first reached on Sep 9, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 3,396 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 136% versus the month before (1,437/day).
- The latest release, v3.3.3, shipped on Oct 13, 2026 (4 days ago) — release #109 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #372 |
| 2026-09-30 | #372 |
| 2026-08-31 | #371 |
| 2026-07-31 | #400 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 100,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 1,588 |
| 2026-09-30 | 537 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,032 |
| 2026-07-31 | 226 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Sami Ahmed Siddiqui |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.3.3 |
| Versions released | 109 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-13 |
| Added to directory | 2008-11-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
A powerful WordPress plugin for full URL control. Set custom permalinks, auto-redirects, and use dynamic tags for ideal site structure and SEO.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Custom Permalinks?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Custom Permalinks?
As of October 16, 2026, Custom Permalinks ranks #372 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #370.
When was Custom Permalinks last updated?
Custom Permalinks was last updated on October 13, 2026 (version 3.3.3). It has shipped 109 releases in total.
Who makes Custom Permalinks?
Custom Permalinks is developed by Sami Ahmed Siddiqui. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2008.
