Banglish Slug Converter
Automatically converts Bengali post and page titles into SEO-friendly "Banglish" slugs using Avro transliteration for better URL readability.
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- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Banglish Slug Converter stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| banglish | #1 |
| Bengali | #66 |
| seo | >100 |
| slug | >100 |
| transliteration | #18 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Banglish Slug Converter
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Banglish Slug Converter is a WordPress plugin that automatically converts Bengali (Bangla) post and page titles into SEO-friendly “Banglish” (Bengali written in English) slugs. This helps create clean, readable URLs for your Bengali content.
Key Features:
- Automatic Conversion: Automatically converts Bengali titles to Banglish slugs
- Avro-based Transliteration: Uses comprehensive Avro keymap for accurate transliteration
- Custom Mappings: Add your own Bengali-to-English transliteration mappings
- Complete Coverage: Works with posts, pages, categories, tags, and user nicenames
- SEO-Friendly: Creates clean URLs that are better for search engines
- Easy Management: Simple admin interface to manage custom transliterations
- WordPress Standards: Built following WordPress coding standards and best practices
How it Works:
- When you create or edit content with Bengali titles, the plugin automatically generates appropriate slugs
- The plugin uses a comprehensive Avro-based transliteration system
- You can customize specific transliterations through the settings page
- Custom mappings take precedence over default transliterations
Examples:
- “বাংলা ব্লগ” → “bangla-blog”
- “নতুন পোস্ট” → “notun-post”
- “প্রযুক্তি সংবাদ” → “projukti-shongbad”
Development
This plugin is developed following WordPress coding standards. Contributions are welcome on GitHub.
Support
For support questions, please use the WordPress support forums. For bug reports and feature requests, please use the GitHub repository.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/banglish-slug-converterdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the Settings → Banglish Slug Converter screen to configure custom mappings (optional)
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin work with existing content?
Yes, the plugin works with both new and existing content. When you edit existing posts with Bengali titles, new slugs will be generated automatically.
Can I customize the transliteration?
Absolutely! Go to Settings → Banglish Slug Converter to add custom Bengali-to-English mappings. These custom mappings will take precedence over the default transliterations.
Does this affect my existing URLs?
The plugin only generates new slugs when content is created or edited. Existing URLs remain unchanged unless you manually edit the content.
What happens if I deactivate the plugin?
Your existing slugs will remain unchanged. The plugin only affects slug generation, so deactivating it won’t break your existing URLs.
Does this work with custom post types?
Yes, the plugin works with all post types, including custom post types.
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Automatic Bengali to Banglish slug conversion
- Custom mapping functionality
- Support for posts, pages, terms, and users
- Comprehensive Avro-based transliteration
- WordPress coding standards compliance
- Admin interface for managing custom mappings
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FAQ
Banglish Slug Converter: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Banglish Slug Converter free?
Yes. Banglish Slug Converter is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Banglish Slug Converter safe to use in 2026?
Banglish Slug Converter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Banglish Slug Converter?
Banglish Slug Converter is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 486 times since it launched in September 2025. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.
Does Banglish Slug Converter work with WordPress 7.1?
Banglish Slug Converter is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Banglish Slug Converter need?
Banglish Slug Converter requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Banglish Slug Converter last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 17, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Banglish Slug Converter?
Banglish Slug Converter is developed and maintained by Sirajum Mahdi.
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