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Cyrlitera – Transliteration of Links and File Names

By Themeisle

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.

Cyrlitera – Transliteration of Links and File Names Review - In-Depth Analysis

Convert Cyrillic and Georgian URLs and file names to Latin. Works for all post types, pages, and terms. Custom characters, URL redirects & more.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.83/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 62+ reviews)

Active Installations

40,000+

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

Cyrlitera converts Cyrillic and Georgian URLs and file names to Latin. It works for all post types, pages, and terms. It gives you options to define your own custom characters and enable automatic redirects.

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.

Cyrlitera automatically replaces Cyrillic and Georgian 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 automatically transliterating all new permalinks for posts, pages, categories, tags, and custom post types, as well as creating automatic redirects from old URLs to new transliterated ones to prevent broken links.

Comparing to Alternatives

Cyrlitera is a plugin focused on transliteration of links and file names, with several alternatives available that offer similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and effective transliteration functionality
High user rating with majority 5-star reviews
Supports transliteration of both links and file names
Free to use without a paid version
Good performance with minimal reported issues

Weaknesses

Has a known security vulnerability fixed only in recent versions
Includes advertising in the admin panel, which some users find intrusive
Limited or no official support and documentation
Some users report compatibility issues with other plugins

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and few low ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's effectiveness, though some concerns are noted in negative reviews.

Positive highlights

Great work, simple and effective plugin (reacty)
Very useful and works well (Trampypys)
Plugin works reliably, which is appreciated (DolbyPR)
Excellent plugin with good functionality (dgpalych)
Helps reduce hacker bots effectively (pps88)

Common complaints

Unfixed vulnerability issue leading to concerns about abandonment (nspirov)
Intrusive advertising pushed into WooCommerce admin panel (uxtora)

Weaknesses

Security vulnerability reported and fixed only in version 1.3.1
Advertising presence in admin interface annoys some users
Lack of support and documentation frustrates users
Compatibility issues reported with some product attributes

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a straightforward, free plugin to transliterate links and file names without needing advanced support or premium features.

Not ideal for

Users who require strong security assurances, dislike advertising in admin areas, or need reliable support and documentation may find this plugin unsuitable.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides full transliteration functionality for links and file names without feature restrictions.

Final Verdict

Cyrlitera offers effective transliteration of links and file names with a high user satisfaction rate and no cost, making it a solid choice for users with basic needs. However, the presence of a past security vulnerability and intrusive advertising in the admin panel detract from its overall appeal.

While alternatives exist that may offer better support or fewer annoyances, Cyrlitera remains a viable option for those prioritizing simplicity and free usage, provided they are comfortable with the plugin's limitations and past security concerns.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Cyrlitera – Transliteration of Links and File Names plugin.

Cyr-to-lat

Cyrillic To Latin

Transliteration

Screenshots

FAQ

If a character is not transliterated the way you expect, you can fix it using the plugin’s Custom Character Sets feature. This allows you to redefine any character and assign your own Latin substitution. Simply add the problematic character and specify how you want it to be converted, and Cyrlitera will apply your custom rule to all new URLs and file names.