Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Permalink Manager Lite currently ranks #395 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #394, first reached on Sep 30, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 1,540 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 96% versus the month before (784/day).
- The latest release, v2.6.1, shipped on Oct 13, 2026 (4 days ago) — release #124 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #395 |
| 2026-09-30 | #394 |
| 2026-08-31 | #398 |
| 2026-07-31 | #401 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 1,871 |
| 2026-09-30 | 569 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,087 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,020 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Maciej Bis |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.6.1 |
| Versions released | 124 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-13 |
| Added to directory | 2016-01-09 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Permalink Manager extends WordPress’s native permalink functionality, giving you more control over URL structures for custom post types, and taxonomie …
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Permalink Manager Lite?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Permalink Manager Lite?
As of October 17, 2026, Permalink Manager Lite ranks #395 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #394.
When was Permalink Manager Lite last updated?
Permalink Manager Lite was last updated on October 13, 2026 (version 2.6.1). It has shipped 124 releases in total.
Who makes Permalink Manager Lite?
Permalink Manager Lite is developed by Maciej Bis. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2016.
