URLarium
Simple website directory plugin to categorize and list websites with name, description, and link.
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- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where URLarium stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| categories | >100 |
| directory | >100 |
| links | >100 |
| listing | >100 |
| websites | >100 |
About URLarium
From the official readme · v1.2Description
URLarium allows you to create a directory of websites with categorized listings. Features include:
- 📁 Custom post type for websites with title, URL, and description
- 🏷️ Custom taxonomy for organizing websites into categories
- 🔗 Shortcode to display all categories or a specific category’s website list
- 🖥️ Admin metabox for entering website details
- 🎨 External CSS for styling the lists
Use shortcode [urlarium] to show all categories or [urlarium category="category-slug"] to show websites from one category.
License
This plugin is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License v2 or later.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory or install it via WordPress Plugin Directory. - Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
- Add new websites under URLarium menu in admin. Assign categories and fill URL, description.
- Insert shortcode
[urlarium]or[urlarium category="slug"]into pages or posts to display directories.
Frequently asked questions
How to display all website categories?
Use shortcode [urlarium] anywhere in posts or pages.
How to display websites from a specific category?
Use [urlarium category="category-slug"] replacing "category-slug" with the category slug.
Can I add website URL and description?
Yes, these are entered via the Website Details metabox when editing or adding a new URLarium link.
Is there styling included?
Yes, the plugin enqueues a simple CSS file (style.css) for the directory lists.
Changelog
1.0
- Initial release with custom post type, taxonomy, metabox, shortcode, and styling.
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FAQ
URLarium: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
Is URLarium free?
Yes. URLarium is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is URLarium safe to use in 2026?
URLarium shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use URLarium?
URLarium is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 423 times since it launched in August 2025. It was downloaded 36 times in the last 30 days.
Does URLarium work with WordPress 7.1?
URLarium is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does URLarium need?
URLarium requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was URLarium last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on August 5, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes URLarium?
URLarium is developed and maintained by marcinfilipiak.
What are the best alternatives to URLarium?
The most popular alternatives to URLarium are List category posts (80K+ installs), Media Library Assistant (70K+ installs) and PublishPress Taxonomies (40K+ installs).
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