Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#14546
Peak #14530
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
7.3K
Days tracked
5
1 day▼ 16
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Rapid Canonical URLs currently ranks #14546 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #14530, first reached on Aug 9, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.3, shipped on May 9, 2026 (93 days ago) — release #5 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Peter Wilson |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.3 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-09 |
| Added to directory | 2014-07-13 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Reduce 301 redirects and HTTP requests by using HTML5’s history API to show visitors the correct, canonical URL.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rapid Canonical URLs a free plugin?
Yes — Rapid Canonical URLs is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Rapid Canonical URLs?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Rapid Canonical URLs?
As of August 10, 2026, Rapid Canonical URLs ranks #14546 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #14530.
When was Rapid Canonical URLs last updated?
Rapid Canonical URLs was last updated on May 9, 2026 (version 1.0.3). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Rapid Canonical URLs?
Rapid Canonical URLs is developed by Peter Wilson. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2014.
