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Cyr to Lat Reloaded – Transliteration of Links and File Names

By Themeisle

Multilingual & Accessibility / Translation & Multilingual Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Cyr to Lat Reloaded – Transliteration of Links and File Names Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin converts Cyrillic, Georgian, and Greek URLs and file names into readable Latin characters. It ensures clean and compatible URLs across platforms.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.81/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 14+ reviews)

Active Installations

30,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin is no longer being actively developed, and we recommend switching to Cyrlitera, a more advanced version with expanded features and customization options.

Transliteration is the process of converting characters from one writing system to another, such as converting Cyrillic symbols to Latin. Because most web software and URLs are designed around Latin characters, using Cyrillic or other non-Latin symbols in links or file names can lead to unreadable URLs, accessibility issues, and even broken links. Transliteration ensures your URLs and file names remain clean, readable, and compatible across all platforms.

This plugin automatically replaces Cyrillic, Georgian, Turkish, and other supported characters with Latin equivalents to create clean and readable URLs for posts, categories, taxonomies, products, and custom post types. It also fixes incorrect file names by removing unsafe characters and transliterating them during upload, helping prevent 404 errors and broken media links.

By using Latin-based file names and URLs, you avoid issues with encoding, broken links, and unreadable paths. This plugin performs the transliteration automatically each time a file is uploaded, ensuring your media library stays clean and consistent.

Features include automatic transliteration of URLs for posts, pages, categories, tags, and custom post types, preserving existing URL structure while making it readable, and transliterating attachment file names.

Comparing to Alternatives

Cyr to Lat Reloaded offers transliteration of links and file names with several alternatives available that provide similar multilingual or transliteration functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

High user satisfaction with 84.6% five-star ratings.
Simple and effective transliteration functionality.
Good developer support and responsiveness.
Compatible with recent WordPress versions and Gutenberg.
Minimalist design without unnecessary interface elements.

Weaknesses

Has a history of a medium severity security vulnerability, though fixed in latest version.
Some users report issues with permalink changes causing 404 errors.
Lacks a user interface for configuration, which may be limiting for some.
Criticized for being a copy of another plugin with added advertisements.

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin holds a strong positive rating with 84.6% five-star reviews, though 15.4% of users gave it low ratings citing specific issues.

Positive highlights

"Everything works as it should." — akkianu
"Works without complaints." — nikmih
"Simple plugin with good code and excellent support." — fnfal63
"No unnecessary interface, everything works perfectly." — omvxbox
"Thanks for updates and support! Compatible with latest WordPress versions." — veniamin1123

Common complaints

Plugin is a copy of another well-known plugin with added advertisements.
Changing old permalinks caused many 404 errors with no easy way to restore URLs.

Weaknesses

Security vulnerability related to missing authorization fixed in version 1.3.4.
No interface for settings may limit usability for some users.
Potential risk of permalink breakage affecting site URLs.
Perceived lack of originality by some users.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward and well-supported plugin for transliterating Cyrillic links and file names, especially those comfortable with minimal configuration.

Not ideal for

Users who require a plugin with a graphical interface for settings, those concerned about past security issues, or those wary of plugins with reported permalink breakage or originality concerns.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential transliteration features with good support and compatibility.

Pro version

Offers additional premium features beyond the free transliteration capabilities, though specific premium features are not detailed.

Final Verdict

Cyr to Lat Reloaded is a reliable and well-supported plugin that excels in transliterating links and file names with minimal fuss, earning high praise from most users. Its simplicity and developer responsiveness make it a strong choice for those needing this functionality without complex setup.

However, potential users should consider the past security vulnerability, reports of permalink issues causing 404 errors, and criticisms regarding originality. Alternatives exist that may better suit users needing more configuration options or a more robust security track record.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Cyr to Lat Reloaded – Transliteration of Links and File Names plugin.

Cyrillic to Latin

Transliteration

Cyr-to-lat

Screenshots

FAQ

This plugin uses a fixed set of transliteration rules. If you need custom character mappings or support for additional languages, we recommend using Cyrlitera, which allows you to define your own substitutions with full flexibility.