Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Edit Author Slug currently ranks #359 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #358, first reached on Sep 11, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 312 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 7% versus the month before (291/day).
- The latest release, v1.9.2, shipped on May 27, 2025 (507 days ago) — release #6 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #359 |
| 2026-09-30 | #359 |
| 2026-08-31 | #361 |
| 2026-07-31 | #367 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 100,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 337 |
| 2026-09-30 | 286 |
| 2026-08-31 | 432 |
| 2026-07-31 | 295 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Brandon Allen |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.9.2 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2025-05-27 |
| Added to directory | 2009-11-27 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Allows an admin (or capable user) to edit the author slug of a user, and change the author base.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Edit Author Slug?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Edit Author Slug?
As of October 16, 2026, Edit Author Slug ranks #359 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #358.
When was Edit Author Slug last updated?
Edit Author Slug was last updated on May 27, 2025 (version 1.9.2). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes Edit Author Slug?
Edit Author Slug is developed by Brandon Allen. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2009.
