The Definitive URL Sanitizer
The Definitive URL Sanitizer is a simple plugin that really sanitizes posts URL
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The Definitive URL Sanitizer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.4 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where The Definitive URL Sanitizer stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| permalink | >100 |
| post name | >100 |
| sanitize | >100 |
| sanitizer | >100 |
| url | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About The Definitive URL Sanitizer
From the official readme · v0.4.9.1Description
The Definitive URL Sanitizer is a simple plugin that really sanitizes posts URL
removing many characters not removed by native WP sanitizer, like ¿, “, ” or ’
Very useful for non-english bloggers
Take a look at hhe changelog to see update details
Installation
To install, simple extract the ZIP into your ‘wp-content/plugins/’ directory.
Once extracted, you must activate the plugin within the WordPress Site Admin ‘Plugins’ section
For developers
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FAQ
The Definitive URL Sanitizer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is The Definitive URL Sanitizer free?
Yes. The Definitive URL Sanitizer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is The Definitive URL Sanitizer safe to use in 2026?
The Definitive URL Sanitizer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use The Definitive URL Sanitizer?
The Definitive URL Sanitizer is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,263 times since it launched in February 2009. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.
Does The Definitive URL Sanitizer work with WordPress 7.1?
The Definitive URL Sanitizer is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was The Definitive URL Sanitizer last updated?
The latest version, 0.4.9.1, was released on September 11, 2012 (14 years ago).
Who makes The Definitive URL Sanitizer?
The Definitive URL Sanitizer is developed and maintained by dmnet.
What are the best alternatives to The Definitive URL Sanitizer?
The most popular alternatives to The Definitive URL Sanitizer are Custom Post Type Permalinks (200K+ installs), Custom Permalinks (100K+ installs) and Permalink Manager Lite (100K+ installs).
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