# Best Custom Permalink Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 3 custom permalink plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Permalink Manager Lite, SEO-friendly URLs for WooCo…, Category Post URLs.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Permalink Manager Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/permalink-manager/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (176) | Oct 13, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [SEO-friendly URLs for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seo-friendly-urls-for-woocommerce/) | 60+ | — | Dec 2, 2020 | 25/100 |
| 3 | [Category Post URLs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/category-post-urls/) | <10 | — | Oct 9, 2017 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular custom permalink plugin for WordPress?
Permalink Manager Lite is the most popular custom permalink plugin with 100K+ active installs and a 4.8/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many custom permalink plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 3 plugins tagged “custom permalink” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which custom permalink plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Permalink Manager Lite has the highest rating at 4.8/5 from 176 reviews.

### Are these custom permalink plugins actively maintained?
1 of the top 3 custom permalink plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-permalink/ · Generated 2026-10-20 11:12 UTC by PageForge