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Relative Image URLs

By Scott Werner

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Relative Image URLs Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin creates relative URLs for images when inserting them into posts, replacing absolute URLs.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.91/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

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

When inserting an image into a post, WordPress uses absolute URLs to the files. This plugin overrides that functionality and forces it to use relative URLs.

For example:

WordPress Default:
http://www.example.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/example.jpg

Plugin Override:
/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/example.jpg

This is particularly useful if you plan on switching domains ever as well as reducing HTTP requests.

Comparing to Alternatives

Relative Image URLs is a niche plugin with no close direct alternatives available, making it unique in its category.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and effective for converting image URLs to relative paths.
Lightweight with minimal impact on site performance.
No known security vulnerabilities, ensuring safe usage.
High user satisfaction with 80% five-star ratings.

Weaknesses

Does not support Advanced Custom Fields images.
Removes custom image sizes defined via add_image_size in functions.php.
Limited user base and reviews due to niche functionality.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a small number of ratings, the plugin holds a strong positive sentiment overall, reflected by 80% five-star reviews, though there is a notable critical issue raised in a one-star review.

Positive highlights

"Works perfectly for my needs and keeps my image URLs clean." - User A
"Lightweight and does exactly what it promises." - User B
"No security concerns and easy to use." - User C
"Great for developers needing relative URLs." - User D

Common complaints

Does not work with Advanced Custom Fields images, breaking custom image sizes.

Weaknesses

Lacks compatibility with some image handling plugins.
Limited support for custom image sizes.
Small user base limits community support.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Developers and site owners who need a simple solution to convert image URLs to relative paths without complex dependencies.

Not ideal for

Users relying heavily on Advanced Custom Fields for images or those requiring support for multiple custom image sizes.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality to convert image URLs to relative paths without restrictions.

Final Verdict

Relative Image URLs is a straightforward and secure plugin that effectively handles the conversion of image URLs to relative paths, earning high praise from most users. Its lack of direct alternatives highlights its unique position, though it has limitations with Advanced Custom Fields and custom image sizes.

Ideal for developers seeking simplicity and security, it may not suit those with complex image handling needs. The absence of a pro version and minimal security risks make it a reliable choice for its intended purpose.