Permalink Encoding
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…
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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.
- Small user base (10+ 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 Permalink Encoding stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| encode | >100 |
| permalink | >100 |
| permalinks | >100 |
| uri | >100 |
| url | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Permalink Encoding
From the official readme · v1.0Description
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 NON-ASCII characters in the slugs of your pretty permalinks. So your slugs may look like fußball-in-nürnberg or 連絡先.
Installation
- Upload this plugin to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- done
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FAQ
Permalink Encoding: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
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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