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WP Better Permalinks

By Mateusz Gbiorczyk

Site Structure & Navigation / Menu Management & Mega Menus

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

WP Better Permalinks Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create custom friendly permalinks structure for your WordPress site. Easily set patterns for Custom Post Types and Taxonomies.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.83/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 26+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

7.1 / 10 (High Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to set a custom friendly permalinks structure in WordPress. You can create a structure like Custom Post Type > Taxonomy > Post, which is more user-friendly than the default.

By default, WordPress uses a structure that may not suit your needs. This plugin provides flexibility to define your own permalink patterns with just a few clicks.

No additional coding is required, as everything works automatically. Enjoy a more organized and intuitive permalink structure for your content.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Better Permalinks offers a focused solution for customizing permalinks, standing out among several alternatives that also address permalink customization with varying features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Highly effective and simple to use for custom post type permalinks
Compatible with popular tools like JetEngine and Metabox.io
Minimal setup required with straightforward functionality
Positive user feedback highlights ease of use and reliability

Weaknesses

No pro version with advanced features
Known past security vulnerability fixed in version 3.0.5
Limited documentation on some edge cases like JetEngine redirect fixes
Lacks some advanced permalink customization options found in alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

With a near-perfect 4.9 rating from 26 reviews and no low-star ratings, users overwhelmingly praise the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness.

Positive highlights

'Awesome plugin! Does exactly what it should!' — EmanuelHut
'So easy to use, no issues with custom post types in Crocoblock Jetengine or Metabox.io.' — aizathawari
'Great plugin, does its job' — VisedFAQ
'Simple and effective. It should be in core!' — Lawrence
'Brilliant. Just brilliant!' — Manou Allou

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Past CSRF vulnerability fixed in version 3.0.5
No ongoing pro version updates or premium support
Some users desire better documentation for specific integrations

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users needing a straightforward, reliable plugin to customize permalinks for custom post types, especially those using JetEngine or Metabox.io.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced permalink customization features or premium support might find this plugin limited; also not ideal for those concerned about past security issues despite fixes.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full permalink customization capabilities suitable for most users without restrictions.

Final Verdict

WP Better Permalinks is a highly rated, user-friendly plugin that effectively addresses permalink customization needs for custom post types. Its simplicity and compatibility with popular tools make it a valuable choice for many WordPress users.

While it had a notable security vulnerability in the past, this has been fixed, and the plugin remains a solid free option. Users seeking advanced features or premium support may need to consider alternatives.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WP Better Permalinks plugin.

Custom Post Type Permalinks

Friendly Permalinks

Permalinks Structure

Permalinks Tree

Taxonomy Term Permalinks

Screenshots

FAQ

To start with, you should add Custom Post Types and Taxonomies assigned to them. Without this, the plugin will not work because it creates a friendly link structure of Custom Post Type and Taxonomy.

Then on the plugin settings page you can choose Taxonomy for each Custom Post Type that will be preferred for building URLs.

You can create your own Custom Post Types and Taxonomies using the built-in functions in WordPres or additional plugins.

Finally, just save the plugin settings and the new structure for links will work.