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SF Author Url Control

By GrÃ©gory Viguier

User Management & Authentication / User Registration & Login

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

SF Author Url Control Review - In-Depth Analysis

Manage user profile URLs easily with this plugin. Change author slugs for better security and customization. Ideal for WordPress administrators.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.76/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 11+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows administrators to change the default author base in registered users' profile URLs, enhancing security and customization. By changing the author slug, you can make it less predictable and easier to manage.

The plugin provides two fields for customization: one in the permalinks settings and another in the user profile. This way, you can personalize the URLs to fit your site's needs.

To edit the slugs, navigate to Settings > Permalinks to adjust the author base, and go to Users > Any user profile to modify the user slug. The plugin is also ready for Multisite, making it a versatile choice for various WordPress setups.

Comparing to Alternatives

SF Author Url Control addresses a specific need for controlling author URLs in WordPress, with limited direct competitors in this niche.

Top alternatives

WP Custom Author URL ( WPS: 6.97)

Strengths

Simple and intuitive to use
Effectively solves the author URL security issue
Highly rated with no negative feedback
Lightweight and focused functionality

Weaknesses

No pro version with advanced features
Limited to author URL control only
No recent security updates since 2016

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all 11 reviewers, users consistently praise the plugin's effectiveness and simplicity.

Positive highlights

'Super plugin Pile ce que je cherchais.' - Fredo73
'Great work to make this plugin simple and intuitive.' - Joan Morci
Users appreciate the plugin's role in addressing a WordPress security gap
Highly recommended for its focused functionality

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Lack of recent updates may concern some users
No advanced features beyond basic author URL control

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, reliable solution to control author URLs and improve WordPress security without complexity.

Not ideal for

Those looking for a plugin with extensive features or ongoing active development may find this plugin limited.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality to control author URLs effectively.

Final Verdict

SF Author Url Control is a highly effective and well-regarded plugin that fills an important security gap in WordPress by allowing control over author URLs. Its simplicity and perfect user ratings make it a dependable choice for users needing this specific functionality.

While it lacks a pro version and recent updates, the absence of vulnerabilities and strong user satisfaction suggest it remains a valuable tool. Users seeking more features or active development might consider alternatives, but for straightforward author URL control, this plugin excels.