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Root Relative URLs

by MarcusPope · 5,000+ active installs · Checked 3 Nov 2026
At risk1 Critical1 Warning

At risk: no release in 108 months (last release 28 Nov 2017).

59/ 100At risk
Canary Score

Based on 3 of 5 areas

Capped at 59: a Critical signal is open.

Sub-scores for Root Relative URLs
Ownership100
Maintenance0
Security100
SupportNo data
ReputationNo data

How the score works

Active signals

Open issues right now, with links to the source.

  • CriticalMNT-1No release in 108 months (last release 28 Nov 2017). Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.28 Nov 2018Evidence
  • WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 36 major versions behind 7.1.4. Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Nov 2026Evidence

Quick answers

Is Root Relative URLs still maintained?
No. Last release 28 Nov 2017, over 8 years ago. 28 Nov 2017 · wordpress.org
Who owns Root Relative URLs, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. 3 Nov 2026 · SVN log
Was Root Relative URLs removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026. 3 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
Is Root Relative URLs safe?
No known vulnerabilities on record. 3 Nov 2026 · Wordfence Intelligence
Is the latest Root Relative URLs update safe to install?
Not enough data. No release date on record for the current version. Release history

Ownership timeline

Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.

No ownership changes recorded since 2011.

Maintenance

Last release
9 years ago
Releases, 24 months
0
Tested up to
3.5 vs 7.1
Requires PHP
not stated supported 8.2+

Last release 28 Nov 2017. Tested up to 3.5, 36 major versions behind WordPress 7.1. Release history builds as we see new versions.

Support

Resolved, last 2 months
n/a
Threads, last 2 months
0

Trend appears after 8 weekly snapshots.

Security record

No published vulnerabilities on record for this plugin.

Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.

Reputation

Last 90 days: no reviews. Lifetime: 2.9.

Last 90 days vs lifetime average rating for Root Relative URLs
Last 90 daysNo reviews
Lifetime2.9
Rating distribution
5 star8
4 star0
3 star2
2 star2
1 star8

Momentum

Active installs
5,000+
Downloads, last full week
129
Weekly downloads, last 26 complete weeks
Weekly downloads for Root Relative URLs
4 May 202620
11 May 202669
18 May 202674
25 May 202678
1 Jun 202659
8 Jun 202667
15 Jun 202675
22 Jun 202644
29 Jun 202641
6 Jul 202642
13 Jul 202649
20 Jul 202652
27 Jul 202657
3 Aug 202691
10 Aug 202672
17 Aug 202672
24 Aug 202664
31 Aug 202670
7 Sep 202661
14 Sep 202696
21 Sep 202689
28 Sep 202692
5 Oct 202698
12 Oct 202674
19 Oct 2026145
26 Oct 2026129

Weekly downloads over the last 4 weeks are 54% above the 26-week average.

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Facts

Version
2.3
Author
MarcusPope
Added
28 Oct 2011
Last updated
28 Nov 2017
Active installs
5,000+
Requires WordPress
3.2.1
Tested up to
3.5.2
Requires PHP
not stated
Category
Site Administration & Utilities > URL Redirects & 301 Management
Tags
url, admin, links, content, multisite

Other plugins by this author: Preserved HTML Editor Markup, Enhanced Menu Editor, Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page Widths, Content Molecules

Questions about Root Relative URLs

Is Root Relative URLs still maintained?

No. Last release 28 Nov 2017, over 8 years ago.

Who owns Root Relative URLs, and has it changed hands?

No change recorded.

Was Root Relative URLs removed from wordpress.org?

No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026.

Is Root Relative URLs safe?

No known vulnerabilities on record.

Is the latest Root Relative URLs update safe to install?

Not enough data. No release date on record for the current version.

Data: wordpress.org Plugins API, plugins SVN and Trac, wordpress.org reviews and support forum, Wordfence Intelligence, CISA KEV, NVD.Plugin data refreshed 3 Nov 2026.Report a data issue