# Permalink Encoding

> Permalink Encoding has 10+ active installs and 46 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Permalink Encoding shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Non-ASCII characters can be used in the URL, but they have to be encoded (RFC3986). URL encoding is widely used (e.g. Wikipedia http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:%E9%80%A3%E7%B5%A1%E5%85%88). This plugin encodes…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,024
- **Downloads (30 days):** 46 (+58.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Nov 6, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** crille (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/crille/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/permalink-encoding/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [encode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/encode/) | #5 | 10 |
| [permalink](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/permalink/) | #78 | 133 |
| [permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/permalinks/) | #41 | 66 |
| [uri](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/uri/) | #4 | 8 |
| [url](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/url/) | #96 | 200 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| encode | >100 | 422 |
| permalink | >100 | 3,507 |
| permalinks | >100 | 3,507 |
| uri | >100 | 2,758 |
| url | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Email Encoder – Protect Email Addresses and Phone Numbers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-encoder-bundle/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (93) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [DBD Mailto Encoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dbd-mailto-encoder/) | 100+ | — | May 3, 2010 | 25/100 |
| 3 | [WP Emails Encoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fay-emails-encoder/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | May 24, 2016 | 31/100 |
| 4 | [INRDeals – All in One Auto Affiliate Linker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/inrdeals-url-appender/) | 40+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Jul 3, 2019 | 30/100 |
| 6 | [Escape HTML For Prism Syntax Highlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/escape-html-for-prism-syntax-highlighter/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 11, 2013 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [Encode Decode Tool](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/encode-decode-tool/) | 10+ | — | Dec 10, 2024 | 26/100 |
| 8 | [WP Post Encode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-post-encode/) | 10+ | — | May 8, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Escape HTML](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/escape-html/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 12, 2013 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [EP Image Base64 Encode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ep-image-base64-encode/) | 10+ | — | May 15, 2012 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Permalink Encoding free?
Yes. Permalink Encoding is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Permalink Encoding safe to use in 2026?
Permalink Encoding shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Permalink Encoding?
Permalink Encoding is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,024 times since it launched in November 2011. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Permalink Encoding work with WordPress 7.1?
Permalink Encoding is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Permalink Encoding last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on November 6, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Permalink Encoding?
Permalink Encoding is developed and maintained by crille.

### What are the best alternatives to Permalink Encoding?
The most popular alternatives to Permalink Encoding are Email Encoder (90K+ installs), DBD Mailto Encoder (100+ installs) and WP Emails Encoder (40+ installs).


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