# Pinyin Slug

> Pinyin Slug has 60+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 1 reviews and 124 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 69/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Pinyin Slug is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 69/100 on our health check.

**The Chinese PinYin Slug Wordpress plugin convert Chinese UTF-8 character into English PinYin character from a post slugs to improve SEO.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 11,827
- **Downloads (30 days):** 124 (+85.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 69/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 17, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 7.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** williamlong (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/williamlong/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pinyin-slug/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/permalinks/) | #33 | 66 |
| [pinyin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pinyin/) | #4 | 6 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,200 |
| [slug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slug/) | #26 | 96 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| permalinks | >100 | 3,595 |
| pinyin | #2 | 14 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| slug | #15 | 7,086 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 59.1%
- 1.0: 40.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Nginx Helper](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nginx-helper/) | 200K+ | 4.4/5 (31) | Sep 9, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 2 | [Permalink Manager Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/permalink-manager/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (176) | Aug 9, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 3 | [Remove Category URL – Remove 'category' base from category permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-category-url/) | 40K+ | 4.3/5 (60) | Aug 20, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 4 | [AutoConvert Greeklish Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autoconvert-greeklish-permalinks/) | 30K+ | 4.9/5 (26) | Feb 7, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 5 | [Simple Post Type Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-post-type-permalinks/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (10) | Jun 4, 2019 | 41/100 |
| 6 | [Longer Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/longer-permalinks/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (18) | Sep 21, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 7 | [No Category Parents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/no-category-parents/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 1, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 8 | [Custom Permalink Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-permalink-editor/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (2) | Jan 13, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 9 | [Greeklish Slugs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/skp-greeklish-slugs/) | 3K+ | 4.9/5 (7) | Feb 13, 2022 | 40/100 |
| 10 | [Pinyin Slugs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/so-pinyin-slugs/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (8) | Aug 18, 2026 | 79/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Pinyin Slug safe to use in 2026?
Pinyin Slug is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 69/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Pinyin Slug?
Pinyin Slug is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,827 times since it launched in March 2012. It was downloaded 124 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Pinyin Slug work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Pinyin Slug up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.6 or newer.

### What PHP version does Pinyin Slug need?
Pinyin Slug requires PHP 7.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Pinyin Slug last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on September 17, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

### Who makes Pinyin Slug?
Pinyin Slug is developed and maintained by williamlong.

### What are the best alternatives to Pinyin Slug?
The most popular alternatives to Pinyin Slug are Nginx Helper (200K+ installs), Permalink Manager Lite (100K+ installs) and Remove Category URL (40K+ installs).


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