Active installs
5K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#3243
Peak #3243
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All-time downloads
28.8K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Custom Author URL currently ranks #3243 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v2.1.0, shipped on Apr 7, 2026 (123 days ago) — release #11 since the plugin joined the directory in 2019.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | Poodle Plugins |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.0 |
| Versions released | 11 |
| Last updated | 2026-04-07 |
| Added to directory | 2019-05-03 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Set a custom URL for your author name link, on a global or author-specific basis. Also redirects all author pages.
Frequently asked questions
Is WP Custom Author URL a free plugin?
Yes — WP Custom Author URL is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use WP Custom Author URL?
WordPress.org reports 5K+ active installs.
How popular is WP Custom Author URL?
As of August 8, 2026, WP Custom Author URL ranks #3243 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was WP Custom Author URL last updated?
WP Custom Author URL was last updated on April 7, 2026 (version 2.1.0). It has shipped 11 releases in total.
Who makes WP Custom Author URL?
WP Custom Author URL is developed by Poodle Plugins. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2019.
