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Reveal IDs

By wpseek

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Reveal IDs Review - In-Depth Analysis

Reveal IDs plugin displays previously hidden IDs on admin pages for advanced users. It restores visibility of entry IDs as seen in versions before 2.5.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.14/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 61+ reviews)

Active Installations

40,000+

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

With the release of WordPress 2.5, many IDs on admin pages were removed. This change was made because the average user does not need these IDs. However, advanced WordPress users and developers find these IDs useful for certain plugins and template tags.

The Reveal IDs plugin restores visibility to most of the removed entry IDs on admin pages, enabling users to see the entry IDs just like in versions prior to 2.5.

Features include sortable columns for WordPress version 3.1 and higher.

Comparing to Alternatives

Reveal IDs stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique tool for WordPress administrators.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Displays post IDs directly in the admin posts list for easy reference
Simple and lightweight with no unnecessary features
Highly reliable with a perfect 5-star rating
Compatible with WooCommerce and other plugins
Saves time by eliminating the need for custom code to find IDs

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced features beyond showing IDs
No premium version to add functionality
Limited to displaying IDs only
No direct alternatives to compare feature sets

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all 61 reviewers, user sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness.

Positive highlights

'You made my life so much, much, much easier.' — JJNW
'A must have plugin.' — linux garage
'Excellent tool. First class plugin.' — terrycskn
'This works perfectly and saves me a lot of time.' — jathor9000
'Simple to install and a real timesaver!' — Richard Benton G4WKW

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited functionality focused solely on displaying IDs
No additional customization options

Who Should Use This?

Best for

WordPress administrators and developers who frequently need to reference post or page IDs quickly within the admin dashboard will find this plugin invaluable.

Not ideal for

Users looking for a multifunctional plugin with extensive features beyond displaying IDs or those who prefer a plugin with premium support and updates may find this plugin too basic.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all features necessary to display post and page IDs in the WordPress admin area, providing full functionality without cost.

Final Verdict

Reveal IDs is a straightforward, reliable plugin that perfectly fulfills its purpose of displaying post and page IDs within the WordPress admin area. Its flawless 5-star rating and lack of security vulnerabilities make it a trustworthy choice for users needing this specific functionality.

While it lacks advanced features and alternatives, its simplicity and effectiveness make it a must-have tool for developers and administrators who require quick access to IDs without extra complexity or cost.