Relative Image URLs
When inserting an image into a post, WordPress uses absolute URLs to the files. This plugin overrides that functionality and forces it to use relative URLs.
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Relative Image URLs shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Relative Image URLs stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| image | >100 |
| images | >100 |
| link | >100 |
| relative | >100 |
| url | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.2 from 5 reviews
About Relative Image URLs
From the official readme · v2.0Description
When inserting an image into a post, WordPress uses absolute URLs to the files. This plugin overrides that functionality and forces it to use relative URLs.
For example:
WordPress Default:
http://www.example.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/example.jpg
Plugin Override:
/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/example.jpg
This is particularly useful if you plan on switching domains ever as well as reducing HTTP requests.
Installation
- Upload the ‘No Image Link’ folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
Fixed issue that caused plugin installation to fail. Compatible up to WordPress version 3.5.1
2.0
- Fixed issue with an invalid header and directory issue which caused the plugin to fail install
- Updated WordPress version compatibility to 3.5.1
- Added a screenshot
- Added a FAQ
- Updated the short description to actually be short
- Added assets and plugin banner
- New contributor to update the plugin after it was abandoned 3 years ago
1.0
- This is the first version.
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FAQ
Relative Image URLs: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Relative Image URLs free?
Yes. Relative Image URLs is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Relative Image URLs safe to use in 2026?
Relative Image URLs shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Relative Image URLs?
Relative Image URLs is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 24,456 times since it launched in April 2010. It was downloaded 198 times in the last 30 days.
Does Relative Image URLs work with WordPress 7.1?
Relative Image URLs is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Relative Image URLs last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on September 4, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes Relative Image URLs?
Relative Image URLs is developed and maintained by Scott Werner.
What are the best alternatives to Relative Image URLs?
The most popular alternatives to Relative Image URLs are Imsanity (200K+ installs), Firelight Lightbox (200K+ installs) and Responsive Lightbox & Galle… (100K+ installs).
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