Google News Unique Permalink ID
For a more detailed description please visit the Google News Unique Permalink ID Plugin Homepage. Note that there is also a German description for Google News Unique Permalink ID
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- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Google News Unique Permalin… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| google news | >100 |
| permalink | >100 |
| unique id | >100 |
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About Google News Unique Permalink ID
From the official readme · v1.0.4Description
For a more detailed description please visit the Google News Unique Permalink ID Plugin Homepage. Note that there is also a German description for Google News Unique Permalink ID
This Plugin will generate Permalinks formatted for Google News, i.e. myblog.org/this-is-a-very-interesting-post-12345 or myblog.org/this-is-a-very-interesting-post-for-real-45678
Requirements – Important:
- Settings > Permalinks has to be set to “Custom Structure” /%postname% (do not forget the leading slash!)
Features:
- Adds a unique 5-digit ID to all Permalinks on your Blog to make it work properly with Google News
Example:
- You add a Post with the name “This is a very Interesting Post”
-> The Permalink will look like this:myblog.org/this-is-a-very-interesting-post-12345where 12345 is a randomly generated unique ID
This Plugin is powered by Brainsap Development – Web Development Services
Installation
- Upload
google-news-unique-permalink-id.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Settings > Permalinks has to be set to “Custom Structure” /%postname% (don’t forget the leading slash)
Changelog
Minor Bugfix
1.0.4
- Fixed a bug which did not properly change the slug on editing scheduled posts.
1.0.3
- Unique IDs will now be appended to scheduled/planned posts.
1.0.2
- Prevent function from being created when it already exists, Changed Plugin URLs and Readme.
1.0.1
- Fixed a bug which added Unique IDs to Pages. Unique IDs should be only added to Posts now properly.
1.0
- Plugin Created
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FAQ
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Is Google News Unique Permalink ID free?
Yes. Google News Unique Permalink ID is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Google News Unique Permalink ID safe to use in 2026?
Google News Unique Permalink ID shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Google News Unique Permalink ID?
Google News Unique Permalink ID is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,729 times since it launched in July 2011. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.
Does Google News Unique Permalink ID work with WordPress 7.1?
Google News Unique Permalink ID is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Google News Unique Permalink ID last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on November 7, 2011 (15 years ago).
Who makes Google News Unique Permalink ID?
Google News Unique Permalink ID is developed and maintained by brainsap-dev.
What are the best alternatives to Google News Unique Permalink ID?
The most popular alternatives to Google News Unique Permalink ID are XML Sitemap & Google News (100K+ installs), Dynamic XML Sitemaps Genera… (20K+ installs) and GN Publisher: Google News C… (20K+ installs).
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