Active installs
300+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#10996
Peak #10996
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
12.3K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Display Name Author Permalink currently ranks #10996 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.1.1, shipped on May 31, 2018 (2,990 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | Michael Torbert |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.1 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2018-05-31 |
| Added to directory | 2009-05-11 |
| Requires WordPress | 1.1.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Replaces the username for author permalinks with the users display name. Returns a 404 if the author permalink using the actual username is used.
Frequently asked questions
Is Display Name Author Permalink a free plugin?
Yes — Display Name Author Permalink is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Display Name Author Permalink?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Display Name Author Permalink?
As of August 7, 2026, Display Name Author Permalink ranks #10996 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Display Name Author Permalink last updated?
Display Name Author Permalink was last updated on May 31, 2018 (version 1.1.1). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Display Name Author Permalink?
Display Name Author Permalink is developed by Michael Torbert. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2009.
