# Ping.fm Custom URL

> Ping.fm Custom URL has 10+ active installs and 41 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Ping.fm Custom URL shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 21,669
- **Downloads (30 days):** 41 (-12.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 12, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.0.5
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Matt Jacob (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mjacob/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pingfm-custom-url-status-updates/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom url](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-url/) | #6 | 12 |
| [ping.fm](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ping-fm/) | #3 | 5 |
| [pingfm](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pingfm/) | #1 | 2 |
| [status](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/status/) | #39 | 91 |
| [wp-pingfm](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-pingfm/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom url | >100 | 10,000 |
| ping.fm | #6 | 11 |
| pingfm | #1 | 6 |
| status | >100 | 10,000 |
| wp-pingfm | #1 | 6 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Custom Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-permalinks/) | 100K+ | 4.1/5 (116) | Oct 13, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [WP Custom Author URL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-custom-author-url/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (8) | Apr 7, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 3 | [Custom Permalink Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-permalink-editor/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (2) | Jan 13, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 4 | [YOURLS Link Creator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yourls-link-creator/) | 500+ | 4.5/5 (13) | Feb 25, 2016 | 26/100 |
| 5 | [Custom URL for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-url-for-elementor/) | 50+ | — | Oct 9, 2024 | 25/100 |
| 7 | [Wonkasoft Logout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wonkasoft-logout/) | 10+ | — | Jan 20, 2020 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Vctlo 404 Redirector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vctlo-404-redirector/) | 10+ | — | Apr 26, 2025 | 32/100 |
| 9 | [Easy url rewrite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-url-rewrite/) | 10+ | — | Jun 17, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [Login Security for WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-security-for-wp/) | <10 | — | Apr 16, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 11 | [Floating Image PRO](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/floating-image/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Jan 21, 2025 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ping.fm Custom URL free?
Yes. Ping.fm Custom URL is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Ping.fm Custom URL safe to use in 2026?
Ping.fm Custom URL shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Ping.fm Custom URL?
Ping.fm Custom URL is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 21,669 times since it launched in August 2008. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Ping.fm Custom URL work with WordPress 7.1?
Ping.fm Custom URL is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Ping.fm Custom URL last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.1, was released on August 12, 2010 (16 years ago).

### Who makes Ping.fm Custom URL?
Ping.fm Custom URL is developed and maintained by Matt Jacob.

### What are the best alternatives to Ping.fm Custom URL?
The most popular alternatives to Ping.fm Custom URL are Custom Permalinks (100K+ installs), WP Custom Author URL (5K+ installs) and Custom Permalink Editor (4K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pingfm-custom-url-status-updates/ · Generated 2026-10-15 07:25 UTC by PageForge