Custom Shortlink Structure
This plugin will add new settings to your Settings -> Permalinks screen for you to specify your blog’s shortlink structure. By default WordPress shortlinks look like http://yrnxt.com/?p=153. Using this plugin you can…
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Custom Shortlink Structure shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.6 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Custom Shortlink Structure stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| custom | >100 |
| hyperlink | >100 |
| permalink | >100 |
| shortlink | >100 |
| url | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3 from 2 reviews
About Custom Shortlink Structure
From the official readme · v1.0Description
This plugin will add new settings to your Settings -> Permalinks screen for you to
specify your blog’s shortlink structure. By default WordPress shortlinks look like
http://yrnxt.com/?p=153. Using this plugin you can specify every other structure
you like, e.g. http://yrnxt.com/~153.
Specifying new shortlink structures will never break WordPress’ default. Also when
changing the shortlink structure again afterwards old structures won’t break until you
explicitly remove them.
Take a look at the screenshots.
Installation
- Visit your WordPress Administration interface and go to Plugins -> Add New
- Search for “Custom Shortlink Structure“, and click “Install Now” below the plugin’s name
- When the installation finished, click “Activate Plugin“
Now visit Settings -> Permalinks and specify your own shortlink structure. Changes here won’t
break WordPress default ?p=%post_id% structure.
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FAQ
Custom Shortlink Structure: quick answers
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Is Custom Shortlink Structure free?
Yes. Custom Shortlink Structure is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Custom Shortlink Structure safe to use in 2026?
Custom Shortlink Structure shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Custom Shortlink Structure?
Custom Shortlink Structure is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,155 times since it launched in April 2013. It was downloaded 37 times in the last 30 days.
Does Custom Shortlink Structure work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Shortlink Structure is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Custom Shortlink Structure last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on April 22, 2013 (14 years ago).
Who makes Custom Shortlink Structure?
Custom Shortlink Structure is developed and maintained by Alex.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Shortlink Structure?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Shortlink Structure are White Label CMS (200K+ installs), Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+ installs) and ACF Photo Gallery Field (60K+ installs).
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