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Simple Post Type Permalinks

By Toro_Unit (Hiroshi Urabe)

Site Structure & Navigation / Tags & Classification

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Simple Post Type Permalinks Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily change the permalink structure of custom post types in WordPress.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.65/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 10+ reviews)

Active Installations

8,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to edit the permalink structure of custom post types with ease. It is designed to be simple and smart, offering a more user-friendly experience compared to other permalink plugins.

With Simple Post Type Permalinks, you can utilize various tags such as %post_id%, %postname%, %year%, %monthnum%, %day%, %hour%, %minute%, %second%, and %author% to customize your permalinks.

The plugin requires PHP version 5.3 or higher and is available on GitHub for contributions and improvements.

Comparing to Alternatives

Simple Post Type Permalinks stands out in the custom permalink space with a focus on simplicity and code-based configuration. It has several alternatives that offer different approaches to permalink customization.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Allows permalink structure specification directly in register_post_type() code.
Simplifies management by avoiding complex admin interface settings.
Highly rated with a perfect 5-star user rating.
No known security vulnerabilities as of last scan.
Lightweight and focused on a specific functionality.

Weaknesses

Lacks a graphical user interface for permalink management.
No pro version or advanced premium features available.
May not save settings properly in some cases as reported by users.
Limited support for complex permalink customization scenarios.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all 10 reviewers, user sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting ease of use and effective functionality. No negative reviews were recorded, indicating strong user satisfaction.

Positive highlights

"最近は Custom Post Type Permalinks よりもこちらを使わせていただいてます" - Sayaka Kosugi
"register_post_type() するときにパーマリンク構造も指定できます。管理画面で設定すると管理が煩雑になるのでこれはすごく良いと思います。" - Takashi Kitajima
"Good and simple." - freehzw
"Very Good" - bahman maleki

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Settings may not save properly in some cases.
Limited to code-based configuration, which may not suit all users.
No advanced features or premium support options available.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Developers and site administrators who prefer managing custom post type permalinks directly in code rather than through a complex admin interface.

Not ideal for

Users looking for a plugin with a graphical interface for permalink management or those needing advanced permalink customization features and premium support.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides full functionality to set custom post type permalinks via code without limitations.

Final Verdict

Simple Post Type Permalinks offers a streamlined and effective solution for managing custom post type permalinks through code, earning unanimous praise from its users. Its lack of security issues and straightforward approach make it a reliable choice for developers.

However, the absence of a graphical interface and advanced features may limit its appeal to less technical users or those seeking more comprehensive permalink management options. Overall, it is a solid, no-frills plugin for its niche purpose.