Auto URL generates customized permalinks according to post types, categories and tags
As of April 2026, Auto URL is a WordPress url plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 5.8K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2011. Last updated 13 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Custom Post Type Permalinks.
Now supports custom post types.
Auto URL generates customized permalinks according to post types, categories and tags.
You can generate your own customized url for posts, pages and attachments by using different tokens.
Your posts and pages will still be accessible via your old permalinks.
WP 3.1 and up only. Beta version. Appreciate any feedback.
How To Use:
go to URL Patterns page(wp-admin/admin.php?page=au-pattern) to set the patterns for post and page.
you can set patterns base on tags and categories
after you have set the patterns, click Bulk Generate URL to generate your custom url.
to see generated urls, got to url page(wp-admin/admin.php?page=au-url).
Screenshots: http://www.bunchacode.com/programming/auto-url/
Tested On: Firefox 5, Chrome 13, IE 7 and IE 8
-Available To…
| WordPress | 3.1+ requiredTested up to 3.2.1 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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