Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP No Base Permalink currently ranks #1724 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1704, first reached on Sep 30, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 24 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 144% versus the month before (10/day).
- The latest release, v1.0, shipped on May 6, 2020 (2,354 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1724 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1704 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1731 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1781 |
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 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
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 | 44 |
| 2026-09-30 | 13 |
| 2026-08-31 | 11 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3 |
| 2026-06-30 | 6 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 7 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3 |
| 2026-01-31 | 4 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Sergio |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2020-05-06 |
| Added to directory | 2013-09-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Removes category base or parents categories or tag base from your permalinks. Compatible with WPML Plugin and WordPress Multisite.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP No Base Permalink?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is WP No Base Permalink?
As of October 16, 2026, WP No Base Permalink ranks #1724 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1704.
When was WP No Base Permalink last updated?
WP No Base Permalink was last updated on May 6, 2020 (version 1.0). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes WP No Base Permalink?
WP No Base Permalink is developed by Sergio. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2013.
