# Best Special Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 4 special plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Remove Special Characters F…, National Characters, Special Characters Remove.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Remove Special Characters From Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-special-characters-from-permalinks/) | 70+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 30, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [National Characters](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/national-characters/) | 70+ | — | Aug 24, 2015 | 25/100 |
| 3 | [Special Characters Remove](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/special-characters-remove/) | 20+ | — | Nov 30, 2024 | 27/100 |
| 4 | [Display This When…](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-this-when/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 19, 2011 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular special plugin for WordPress?
Remove Special Characters From Permalinks is the most popular special plugin with 70+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many special plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 4 plugins tagged “special” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these special plugins actively maintained?
1 of the top 4 special 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/special/ · Generated 2026-10-20 10:17 UTC by PageForge