Active installs
40+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#22100
Peak #21845
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
1.9K
Days tracked
5
1 day▼ 73
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simply Change Author URL currently ranks #22100 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #21845, first reached on Aug 8, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.2, shipped on Jul 25, 2022 (1,477 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Devi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.2 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2022-07-25 |
| Added to directory | 2020-06-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Changes wordpress user slug for security, it prevents access to the usernames of registered users on your site.
Frequently asked questions
Is Simply Change Author URL a free plugin?
Yes — Simply Change Author URL is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Simply Change Author URL?
WordPress.org reports 40+ active installs.
How popular is Simply Change Author URL?
As of August 10, 2026, Simply Change Author URL ranks #22100 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #21845.
When was Simply Change Author URL last updated?
Simply Change Author URL was last updated on July 25, 2022 (version 1.1.2). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Simply Change Author URL?
Simply Change Author URL is developed by Devi. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2020.
