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Custom Permalinks vs Permalinks Shortcode (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Custom Permalinks

Custom Permalinks

4.1(116)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 months ago
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VS
Permalinks Shortcode

Permalinks Shortcode

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Permalinks has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 116 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Permalinks has accumulated 2.5M+ total downloads while Permalinks Shortcode has 1.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5Custom Permalinks
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Permalinks ShortcodeN/A
Total Reviews
116Custom Permalinks
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Permalinks Shortcode0
Active Installs
100K+Custom Permalinks
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Permalinks Shortcode10
Total Downloads
2.5M+Custom Permalinks
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Permalinks Shortcode1.1K+
Support Resolution
0%Custom Permalinks
Permalinks ShortcodeN/A
Last Updated
5 months agoCustom Permalinks
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Permalinks Shortcode7 years ago
First Released
2008Custom Permalinks
Permalinks Shortcode2018
Age
18 yearsCustom Permalinks
Permalinks Shortcode8 years
WP Requires
2.6+Custom Permalinks
Permalinks Shortcode4.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Custom Permalinks
Permalinks Shortcode5.5.4+
Business Model
FreeCustom Permalinks
Permalinks ShortcodeFree
Latest Version
3.1.2Custom Permalinks
Permalinks Shortcode1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Custom Permalinks

4.1/5(116 reviews)
5
69%
4
9%
3
3%
2
2%
1
18%

Permalinks Shortcode

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Custom Permalinks Reviews

by dondonkiii

Changed the slug but the page turned unavailable

Did not work… I dont think this is a functional plugin. it has 4 stars in total with lots of 1 stars i guess it is what it is. I deleted the plugin and it is fine now.

by saad7777

caused Posts/Pages to redirect to other posts/pages.

blog post are redirecting to some other post. i dunno why. but deactivating this plugin resolved the issue. So the issue must be in the plugin. is there anything i can do in this situation?

by nimonogi

Excellent plugin

Excellent plugin. I would really like to see categories included as well.

Permalinks Shortcode Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Permalinks or Permalinks Shortcode more popular?
Custom Permalinks has 100K+ active installations while Permalinks Shortcode has 10. Custom Permalinks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Permalinks or Permalinks Shortcode?
Custom Permalinks has a 4.1/5 rating from 116 reviews, while Permalinks Shortcode has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Custom Permalinks and Permalinks Shortcode free?
Custom Permalinks is free and Permalinks Shortcode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Permalinks or Permalinks Shortcode?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Custom Permalinks was last updated 5 months ago and Permalinks Shortcode was last updated 7 years ago.

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