# The Permalinker

> The Permalinker has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 109 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** The Permalinker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**Use short codes to dynamically link to your WordPress pages and posts. All you need is the ID. This can come in handy when developing content for WordPress sites. Makes for a cleaner migration with no need to manipulate…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 13,094
- **Downloads (30 days):** 109 (+47.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.9.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 13, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.4.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Andy Stratton (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/theandystratton/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-permalinker/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [development](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/development/) | #21 | 170 |
| [linking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/linking/) | #1 | 12 |
| [migration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/migration/) | #44 | 305 |
| [permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/permalinks/) | #29 | 67 |
| [staging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/staging/) | #11 | 93 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| development | >100 | 7,766 |
| linking | >100 | 2,071 |
| migration | >100 | 3,667 |
| permalinks | >100 | 3,643 |
| staging | >100 | 1,612 |

## Version adoption

- 1.9: 58.7%
- 1.8: 25.4%
- 1.7: 15.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Query Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/query-monitor/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (469) | Jun 20, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 2 | [Yoast Test Helper](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yoast-test-helper/) | 60K+ | 4.9/5 (12) | Oct 6, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [What The File](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/what-the-file/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (882) | Feb 19, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 4 | [Stop Emails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stop-emails/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (12) | Jan 13, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 5 | [Monkeyman Rewrite Analyzer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/monkeyman-rewrite-analyzer/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (26) | May 12, 2011 | 44/100 |
| 6 | [WP Secure Maintenance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-secure-maintainance/) | 1K+ | 3.6/5 (5) | Jun 20, 2024 | 33/100 |
| 7 | [Display Environment Type](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-environment-type/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Dec 19, 2025 | 49/100 |
| 8 | [What Template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/what-template/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 19, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 9 | [WP PHP Console](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-php-console/) | 500+ | 4.7/5 (19) | Nov 9, 2020 | 38/100 |
| 10 | [Ray](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/spatie-ray/) | 400+ | 5/5 (10) | Dec 10, 2025 | 54/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Permalinker free?
Yes. The Permalinker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is The Permalinker safe to use in 2026?
The Permalinker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use The Permalinker?
The Permalinker is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 13,094 times since it launched in June 2009. It was downloaded 109 times in the last 30 days.

### Does The Permalinker work with WordPress 7.1?
The Permalinker is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was The Permalinker last updated?
The latest version, 1.9.0, was released on December 13, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes The Permalinker?
The Permalinker is developed and maintained by Andy Stratton.

### What are the best alternatives to The Permalinker?
The most popular alternatives to The Permalinker are Query Monitor (200K+ installs), Yoast Test Helper (60K+ installs) and What The File (40K+ installs).


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-permalinker/ · Generated 2026-10-15 20:21 UTC by PageForge