Chinese WordPress websites face a classic pain point: after publishing posts with Chinese titles, the URL slugs become unreadable encoded strings like %E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87. Not only do these look unprofessional, but they also harm SEO and sharing experiences.
Wenpai Slug (WPSlug) solves this problem by automatically converting Chinese titles into pinyin or English translations to generate clean, readable URLs.
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Installation & Setup
Step 1: Install and Activate
In your WordPress admin dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New, then search for WPSlug or Wenpai Slug, install it, and click Activate.
After activation, you’ll see it listed among your plugins:
Step 2: Access Settings
Once activated, find the settings page under the left-hand menu: Settings → Slug.
Core options are clearly laid out:
- Conversion Mode: Choose between Pinyin Conversion (ideal for Chinese-language sites) or Translation (better for internationally targeted sites).
- Auto-Convert: When enabled, slugs are automatically generated upon post publishing—no manual editing needed.
- Force Lowercase: Ensures all URLs use lowercase letters, preventing inconsistencies due to case sensitivity.
- Maximum Length: Limits slug length; default is 50 characters—usually sufficient.
Step 3: Try It on a New Post
Create a new post and enter a Chinese title. In the right sidebar, check the Slug field: instead of garbled encoding, you’ll now see an auto-generated pinyin slug:
For example, the title “WordPress 入门教程” becomes wordpress-ru-men-jiao-cheng.
Before vs. After Comparison
| Scenario | Before Installation | After Installation |
|---|---|---|
| Post URL | /wordpress-%E5%85%A5%E9%97%A8/ |
/wordpress-ru-men-jiao-cheng/ |
| Category URL | /%E6%8A%80%E6%9C%AF/ |
/ji-shu/ |
| Tag URL | /%E6%95%99%E7%A8%8B/ |
/jiao-cheng/ |
The improvement is immediate and obvious.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will existing posts’ URLs change?
A: No. WPSlug only converts slugs when saving new or updated posts—previously published posts remain unaffected. To batch-update old post slugs, use the Debug Checkbox feature on the settings page.
Q: Is WPSlug compatible with ACF Pro?
A: Yes. Compatibility issues were resolved starting from v1.1.0—ACF field keys will no longer be mistakenly converted.
Q: Should I choose Pinyin or Translation mode?
A: For Chinese-language sites, we recommend Pinyin—it’s stable, reliable, and requires no external services. If your audience is primarily English-speaking, try the Translation mode.
Related Recommendations
If you’re building a Chinese-language WordPress site, consider pairing WPSlug with these complementary plugins:
- Wenpai Avatar — Solves Gravatar loading failures in China
- Wenpai Font Library — Adds elegant, web-optimized Chinese fonts to your site
- China Starter Pack — One-click demo bundle including Slug + Avatar + Font Library
All plugins are available for instant, no-installation trials at the Wenpai Playground.