Edit Author Slug is a free WordPress plugin by Brandon Allen with 100K+ active installs, ranked #357 among the most popular WordPress plugins today. It is rated 4.8/5 from 84 reviews and has been downloaded 1.6M times. The latest version 1.9.2 was released on May 27, 2025.
100K+Active installs0.04% of tracked installs
#357RankPeak #357
256Downloads / dayprev 206
4627-day downloads
1.6MAll-time downloads
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Highlights
- Ranks in the top 86% of all tracked plugins.
- Currently at its all-time best position.
- Last updated 1 year ago.
- Next install milestone: next 200K+.
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Monthly readings
| Month | Rank | Change |
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| November 2026 | #357 | ▬ |
| October 2026 | #357 | — |
Monthly readings
| Month | Installs | Change |
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| November 2026 | 100K | — |
| October 2026 | 100K | — |
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- Author
- Brandon Allen
- Version
- 1.9.2
- Last updated
- May 27, 2025
- Added
- November 27, 2009
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First tracked
- October 31, 2026
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Description
Allows an admin (or capable user) to edit the author slug of a user, and change the author base.
FAQ
How many sites use Edit Author Slug?
Edit Author Slug has 100K+ active installs according to WordPress.org.
How popular is Edit Author Slug?
It is currently ranked #357 among tracked plugins, with a peak of #357.
When was Edit Author Slug last updated?
The latest version (1.9.2) was released on May 27, 2025.
Who develops Edit Author Slug?
Edit Author Slug is developed by Brandon Allen.
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