# WP Hashed IDs

> WP Hashed IDs has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 75 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Hashed IDs shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds a new permalink tag %hashed_id% which represents the encrypted version of your post ID. Uses hashids library (see http://www.hashids.org/php/).**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 4,508
- **Downloads (30 days):** 75 (+41.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 17, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.5.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** palicao (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/palicao/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-hashed-ids/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [encryption](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/encryption/) | #3 | 33 |
| [permalink tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/permalink-tag/) | #1 | 1 |
| [permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/permalinks/) | #29 | 67 |
| [url shortening](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/url-shortening/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| encryption | >100 | 1,157 |
| permalink tag | >100 | 1,778 |
| permalinks | >100 | 3,629 |
| url shortening | #94 | 130 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Email Address Encoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-address-encoder/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (160) | Apr 12, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 2 | [WP PGP Encrypted Emails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-pgp-encrypted-emails/) | 400+ | 4.6/5 (16) | May 25, 2021 | 37/100 |
| 4 | [wp2pgpmail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp2pgpmail/) | 80+ | 4.4/5 (5) | Sep 10, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 5 | [Semisecure Login Reimagined](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/semisecure-login-reimagined/) | 70+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 15, 2011 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [JavaScript Obfuscator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/javascript-obfuscator/) | 50+ | 3/5 (2) | May 23, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 7 | [WP jCryption Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-jcryption/) | 50+ | 4.7/5 (3) | May 16, 2015 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [PGP Key Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pgp-key-generator/) | 50+ | 4/5 (4) | Sep 10, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 9 | [Secure Encrypted Form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/secure-encrypted-form/) | 40+ | 5/5 (4) | Oct 5, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 10 | [OpenPGP Form Encryption for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/openpgp-form-encryption/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 17, 2024 | 31/100 |
| 11 | [Init Content Protector – Anti-Copy, Anti-Scrape, Encrypt-All](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/init-content-protector/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 26, 2026 | 74/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Hashed IDs free?
Yes. WP Hashed IDs is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Hashed IDs safe to use in 2026?
WP Hashed IDs shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Hashed IDs?
WP Hashed IDs is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,508 times since it launched in October 2012. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Hashed IDs work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Hashed IDs is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Hashed IDs last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on July 17, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes WP Hashed IDs?
WP Hashed IDs is developed and maintained by palicao.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Hashed IDs?
The most popular alternatives to WP Hashed IDs are Email Address Encoder (100K+ installs), WP PGP Encrypted Emails (400+ installs) and wp2pgpmail (80+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-hashed-ids/ · Generated 2026-10-15 04:42 UTC by PageForge