# WP Permastructure

> WP Permastructure has 400+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 15 reviews and 294 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Permastructure shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Adds the ability to configure permalinks for custom post types using rewrite tags like %post_id% and %author%.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 400+
- **Total downloads:** 22,978
- **Downloads (30 days):** 294 (-19.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 15 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4.4
- **Last updated:** Jul 26, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.3.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Robert O'Rourke (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sanchothefat/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-permastructure/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom post types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-post-types/) | #41 | 213 |
| [Custom Taxonomies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-taxonomies/) | #7 | 20 |
| [permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/permalinks/) | #19 | 67 |
| [rewrite rules](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rewrite-rules/) | #3 | 8 |
| [urls](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/urls/) | #6 | 32 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom post types | >100 | 10,000 |
| Custom Taxonomies | >100 | 3,852 |
| permalinks | >100 | 3,702 |
| rewrite rules | >100 | 1,792 |
| urls | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Custom Post Type UI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-ui/) | 1M+ | 4.6/5 (276) | Jul 14, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 2 | [Meta Box – A Framework for Dynamic Websites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meta-box/) | 500K+ | 4.8/5 (165) | Oct 20, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 3 | [Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pods/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (418) | Aug 31, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Sydney Toolbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sydney-toolbox/) | 50K+ | 2.3/5 (15) | Sep 22, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 5 | [CMS Tree Page View – Reorder Pages with a Drag-and-Drop Tree](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cms-tree-page-view/) | 50K+ | 4.9/5 (365) | Sep 28, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 6 | [Apollo13 Framework Extensions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/apollo13-framework-extensions/) | 20K+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Essential Content Types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/essential-content-types/) | 20K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jun 16, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 8 | [Custom Post Types and Custom Fields creator – WCK](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wck-custom-fields-and-custom-post-types-creator/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (97) | Jul 15, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 9 | [Post Types Unlimited](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-types-unlimited/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (9) | May 13, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 10 | [Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravity-forms-custom-post-types/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (46) | Sep 17, 2026 | 72/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Permastructure safe to use in 2026?
WP Permastructure shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Permastructure?
WP Permastructure is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 22,978 times since it launched in September 2012. It was downloaded 294 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Permastructure work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Permastructure is officially tested up to WordPress 6.3.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Permastructure last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.4, was released on July 26, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes WP Permastructure?
WP Permastructure is developed and maintained by Robert O'Rourke.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Permastructure?
The most popular alternatives to WP Permastructure are Custom Post Type UI (1M+ installs), Meta Box (500K+ installs) and Pods (100K+ installs).


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