DevBrothers Cyrillic URL
Automatic transliteration of Cyrillic URLs to Latin according to ISO 9 standard. WooCommerce support.
Use with caution
DevBrothers Cyrillic URL works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 46/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (50+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where DevBrothers Cyrillic URL stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cyrillic | #11 |
| seo | >100 |
| slugs | >100 |
| transliteration | #15 |
| url | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About DevBrothers Cyrillic URL
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
DevBrothers Cyrillic URL automatically converts Cyrillic characters in URLs (slugs) to Latin letters according to the international ISO 9 standard.
Key Features
- Automatic transliteration when creating posts, pages, categories, and products
- ISO 9 standard – international standard for Cyrillic transliteration
- Flexible settings – choose post types for automatic conversion
- WooCommerce support – works with products and categories
- Bulk conversion – update existing URLs with one click
- DevBrothers integration – unified admin panel
- Custom Post Types support – automatic detection of custom types
- Security – nonces, sanitization, escaping
Transliteration Examples
новая-запись→novaya-zapisкатегория-блога→kategoriya-blogaтовар-интернет-магазина→tovar-internet-magazina
Who is this plugin for?
- Website owners with Russian content
- WooCommerce stores with Russian products
- Blogs and news portals
- Corporate websites
- Any projects requiring readable Latin URLs
Dependencies
This plugin requires DevBrothers Admin Panel to be installed.
DevBrothers Integration
The plugin is fully integrated into DevBrothers Admin Panel and accessible through the unified admin interface:
* Centralized settings
* Unified interface style
* Quick navigation between plugins
* Settings categories with anchors
Installation
Automatic Installation
- Install DevBrothers Admin Panel (base plugin)
- Go to ‘Plugins’ → ‘Add New’
- Search for ‘DevBrothers Cyrillic URL’
- Click ‘Install’
- Activate the plugin
Manual Installation
- Install DevBrothers Admin Panel
- Upload the
devbrothers-cyrillic-urlfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu
- Go to ‘DevBrothers’ → ‘Cyrillic URL’ to configure
After Activation
- Open DevBrothers → Cyrillic URL
- Select post types for automatic transliteration
- (Optional) Run bulk conversion of existing URLs
- Done! New posts will be automatically transliterated
Frequently asked questions
Is DevBrothers Admin Panel required?
Yes, this is the base plugin that provides a unified admin panel for all DevBrothers plugins.
What transliteration standard is used?
The plugin uses the international ISO 9 standard for Cyrillic transliteration.
Does it work with WooCommerce?
Yes! The plugin automatically detects WooCommerce post types (products, categories) and allows you to enable transliteration for them.
Can I convert existing URLs?
Yes, in the “URL Conversion” section there is a button for bulk conversion of all existing posts and terms.
Is bulk conversion safe?
Yes, but it is recommended to make a database backup before bulk conversion.
Are Custom Post Types supported?
Yes, the plugin automatically detects all registered post types and allows you to select them in settings.
Can I configure transliteration rules?
The current version uses standard ISO 9 rules. The ability to customize is planned for future versions.
Does it affect performance?
No, transliteration only occurs when saving a post and does not affect site performance.
Changelog
Initial release of DevBrothers Cyrillic URL plugin.
1.0.2
- Re-release with corrected SVN tag format
- No code changes from 1.0.1
1.0.1
- Updated code for WordPress 7.0 compatibility
- Security and performance improvements
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Automatic transliteration according to ISO 9 standard
- Support for all post types
- WooCommerce support
- Bulk conversion of existing URLs
- Integration with DevBrothers Admin Panel
- Flexible settings
- Taxonomy support
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FAQ
DevBrothers Cyrillic URL: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Is DevBrothers Cyrillic URL free?
Yes. DevBrothers Cyrillic URL is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is DevBrothers Cyrillic URL safe to use in 2026?
DevBrothers Cyrillic URL works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 46/100 on our health check.
How many websites use DevBrothers Cyrillic URL?
DevBrothers Cyrillic URL is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 634 times since it launched in January 2026. It was downloaded 91 times in the last 30 days.
Does DevBrothers Cyrillic URL work with WordPress 7.1?
DevBrothers Cyrillic URL is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does DevBrothers Cyrillic URL need?
DevBrothers Cyrillic URL requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was DevBrothers Cyrillic URL last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on June 18, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes DevBrothers Cyrillic URL?
DevBrothers Cyrillic URL is developed and maintained by DevBrothers.
What are the best alternatives to DevBrothers Cyrillic URL?
The most popular alternatives to DevBrothers Cyrillic URL are Cyr-To-Lat (300K+ installs), Cyr to Lat Enhanced (80K+ installs) and Cyrlitera (40K+ installs).
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