Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Pinyin Slugs currently ranks #4130 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4118, first reached on Sep 1, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 3K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 20 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 35% versus the month before (31/day).
- The latest release, v2.3.9, shipped on Aug 18, 2026 (61 days ago) — release #25 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #4130 |
| 2026-09-30 | #4147 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4130 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4182 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 3,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 3,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 18 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20 |
| 2026-08-31 | 37 |
| 2026-07-31 | 15 |
| 2026-06-30 | 11 |
| 2026-05-31 | 11 |
| 2026-04-30 | 14 |
| 2026-03-31 | 16 |
| 2026-02-28 | 15 |
| 2026-01-31 | 18 |
| 2025-12-31 | 9 |
| 2025-11-30 | 5 |
| 2025-10-31 | 9 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Pieter Bos |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.3.9 |
| Versions released | 25 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-18 |
| Added to directory | 2013-08-19 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Transforms Simplified or Traditional Chinese character titles into Pinyin to create a permalink friendly slug.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Pinyin Slugs?
WordPress.org reports 3K+ active installs.
How popular is Pinyin Slugs?
As of October 18, 2026, Pinyin Slugs ranks #4130 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #4118.
When was Pinyin Slugs last updated?
Pinyin Slugs was last updated on August 18, 2026 (version 2.3.9). It has shipped 25 releases in total.
Who makes Pinyin Slugs?
Pinyin Slugs is developed by Pieter Bos. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2013.
