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Cyrlitera – Transliteration of Links and File Names

By Themeisle

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

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

7/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 58+ 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 transliterating links and file names, but it faces competition from other plugins offering similar functionalities with varying degrees of support and features.

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Cyrlitera – Transliteration of Links and File Names

Strengths

Simple and straightforward transliteration functionality
Lightweight and easy to install
Free to use without hidden costs

Weaknesses

Lacks comprehensive support and documentation
Reported security vulnerabilities have not been addressed
Compatibility issues with other plugins causing data loss
No updates or active maintenance observed

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback reveals a mix of appreciation for the plugin's concept but significant concerns regarding functionality and security.

Positive highlights

'Great work, simple and effective plugin' – pps88

Common complaints

Plugin does not work as expected for login page paths
Causes product attribute data loss in WooCommerce
Contains unpatched security vulnerabilities
Includes intrusive advertising in admin panels

Weaknesses

Lack of support and documentation frustrates users
Plugin appears abandoned with no recent updates

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a basic, free transliteration tool for links and file names without needing advanced support.

Not ideal for

Those requiring reliable, secure, and actively maintained plugins or who use WooCommerce extensively due to compatibility and security concerns.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

Provides basic transliteration features for links and file names at no cost, suitable for simple use cases.

Final Verdict

Cyrlitera offers a straightforward transliteration solution but suffers from significant drawbacks including security vulnerabilities, lack of support, and compatibility issues.

Users should exercise caution and consider alternative plugins that provide better maintenance and reliability, especially for critical or commercial websites.

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.