Relative Links Fix
WordPress bloggers will sometimes copy headlines from a WordPress-generated homepage and paste them into the post-editing window. In Firefox, this has the unfortunate result of converting absolute urls into relative…
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Relative Links Fix shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 16 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Where Relative Links Fix stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| editor | >100 |
| Firefox | >100 |
| links | >100 |
| paste | >100 |
| relative | >100 |
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About Relative Links Fix
From the official readme · v1.3Description
WordPress bloggers will sometimes copy headlines from a WordPress-generated homepage and paste them into the post-editing window. In Firefox, this has the unfortunate result of converting absolute urls into relative ones. For example, copying a headline from http://khaotica.com converts the permalink for this article:
http://khaotica.com/2009/12/firefox-relative-links-fix-wordpress.html
…to a relative link:
../2009/12/firefox-relative-links-fix-wordpress.html
This creates broken links when the post is viewed on the archive page and RSS feed. The links will also be broken for subscribers who receive posts via email.
Enter the Relative Links Fix. This plugin will replace relative urls with the proper absolute urls every time you save or publish a post. If you use WordPress and can’t shake those copy-paste habits, this is the plugin for you.
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Installation
- Upload
linksfix.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
1.3
- Corrected bug for WordPress subdirectory
1.2
- Plugin now corrects img src links in addition to href links.
1.1
- Tested in WP 2.9; updated description and FAQ.
1.0
- Original release.
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FAQ
Relative Links Fix: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is Relative Links Fix free?
Yes. Relative Links Fix is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Relative Links Fix safe to use in 2026?
Relative Links Fix shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Relative Links Fix?
Relative Links Fix is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,739 times since it launched in January 2010. It was downloaded 39 times in the last 30 days.
Does Relative Links Fix work with WordPress 7.1?
Relative Links Fix is officially tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Relative Links Fix last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on February 22, 2010 (17 years ago).
Who makes Relative Links Fix?
Relative Links Fix is developed and maintained by achellios.
What are the best alternatives to Relative Links Fix?
The most popular alternatives to Relative Links Fix are Elementor Website Builder (10M+ installs), Classic Editor (8M+ installs) and Classic Widgets (2M+ installs).
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