Relative URL ShortCode
Now its easy to change domains and move your wordpress blog from subdomain to parent domain like from localhost to live domain you just need to use this shortcode [base_url] as your base url and images So now all links…
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Relative URL ShortCode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (500+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.1 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Relative URL ShortCode stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| addShortCode | #1 |
| relative | >100 |
| Relative_URL | #1 |
| shortcode | >100 |
| url | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 from 4 reviews
About Relative URL ShortCode
From the official readme · v1.1.0Description
Now its easy to change domains and move your wordpress blog from subdomain to parent domain like from localhost to live domain you just need to use this shortcode [base_url] as your base url and images So now all links and images are fine after transfer site from localhost to live you don’t need to adjust links after change domain.
ShortCode
[base_url]
Installation
** From your WordPress dashboard **
Visit ‘Plugins > Add New’
Search for ‘Relative URL ShortCode’
Activate ‘Relative URL ShortCode’ from your Plugins page.
** From WordPress.org **
Download ‘Relative URL ShortCode’.
Upload the ‘Relative URL ShortCode’ directory to your ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory, using your favorite method (ftp, sftp, scp, etc…)
Activate ‘Relative URL ShortCode’ from your Plugins page.
Frequently asked questions
I need to change something after change domain?
No. we always use your site base url so you do not need any configuration for change domain.
I need to change any configuration after activate?
No. we always use your site base url so you do not need any configuration after activate.
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FAQ
Relative URL ShortCode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
Is Relative URL ShortCode free?
Yes. Relative URL ShortCode is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Relative URL ShortCode safe to use in 2026?
Relative URL ShortCode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Relative URL ShortCode?
Relative URL ShortCode is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,612 times since it launched in March 2016. It was downloaded 130 times in the last 30 days.
Does Relative URL ShortCode work with WordPress 7.1?
Relative URL ShortCode is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.15, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Relative URL ShortCode last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on February 21, 2023 (4 years ago).
Who makes Relative URL ShortCode?
Relative URL ShortCode is developed and maintained by mainsufian.
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