WP Permastructure
Adds the ability to configure permalinks for custom post types using rewrite tags like %post_id% and %author%.
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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.
- Small user base (400+ active installs)
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.3 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where WP Permastructure stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| custom post types | >100 |
| Custom Taxonomies | >100 |
| permalinks | >100 |
| rewrite rules | >100 |
| urls | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.3 from 15 reviews
About WP Permastructure
From the official readme · v1.4.4Description
In addition to controlling your custom post type permalinks this plugin adds support for using custom taxonomies in your permalink structures as well.
Not only that but you can control the full permalink so the post type slug is not required at the start of the link.
Multiple post types can use the same permalink structure.
Usage
There are 2 ways to use this plugin:
Permalink Settings
The plugin adds fields to the permalinks settings page for any public facing custom post types.
In Code
When registering a post type you can add a value to the rewrite property with the key ‘permastruct’ to define your default permalink structure.
eg:
<?php
register_post_type( 'my_type', array(
...
'rewrite' => array(
'permastruct' => '/%custom_taxonomy_name%/%author%/%postname%/'
),
...
) );
?>
Installation
- You can install the plugin using the auto-install tool from the WordPress back-end.
- To manually install, upload the folder
/wp-permastructure/to/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- You should now see input boxes for any custom post types you have on the permalink settings page
Changelog
- 1.4.3: Remove
create_functioncalls - 1.4: Handles sample filters without the need for the get post call
- 1.3: Added permalink sanitisation function, current one incorrectly truncated placeholders
- 1.2: Fixed attachment URL rewrites, fixed edge case where permastruct is %postname% only
- 1.1: Fixed problem with WP walk_dirs and using %category% in permalink – overly greedy match
- 1.0: Initial import
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FAQ
WP Permastructure: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 20, 2026
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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