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Simple Post Type Permalinks

By Toro_Unit (Hiroshi Urabe)

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Simple Post Type Permalinks Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily change the permalink structure of custom post types in WordPress.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.92/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 10+ reviews)

Active Installations

9,000+

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

This plugin allows you to edit the permalink structure of custom post types with ease. It is designed to be simple and smart, offering a more user-friendly experience compared to other permalink plugins.

With Simple Post Type Permalinks, you can utilize various tags such as %post_id%, %postname%, %year%, %monthnum%, %day%, %hour%, %minute%, %second%, and %author% to customize your permalinks.

The plugin requires PHP version 5.3 or higher and is available on GitHub for contributions and improvements.

Comparing to Alternatives

Simple Post Type Permalinks offers a straightforward approach to managing custom post type URLs compared to other plugins in the market.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Allows permalink structure to be set via code during register_post_type()
Simplifies URL management for custom post types
Lightweight and easy to use without complex settings

Weaknesses

Some users report issues with saving settings
Limited interface for managing permalinks compared to alternatives
May cause 404 errors for some custom post types

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights both the plugin's simplicity and some functional issues.

Positive highlights

'Recently I prefer this over Custom Post Type Permalinks' - Sayaka Kosugi
'Setting permalinks via code is very good' - Takashi Kitajima
'Good and simple' - freehzw
'Very Good' - bahman maleki

Common complaints

Does not save settings properly
Causes 404 errors for multiple custom post types
Navigation links can be broken

Weaknesses

Inconsistent functionality across different setups
Limited support for complex permalink structures

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Developers comfortable with setting permalink structures via code who want a lightweight solution without complex UI.

Not ideal for

Users seeking a robust plugin with a graphical interface for managing permalinks or those unfamiliar with coding.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides core functionality to set custom post type permalinks via code without additional cost or premium features.

Final Verdict

Simple Post Type Permalinks is a practical tool for developers who prefer code-based permalink management and want a minimalistic plugin.

However, users should be cautious of potential issues with saving settings and compatibility with all custom post types, and it may not suit those needing a more user-friendly interface.