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WP Author Slug

By Konstantin Obenland

Security & Privacy / Security Scanning & Malware Protection

WP Author Slug Review - In-Depth Analysis

Enhance security by replacing the author slug with a sanitized version of the user's display name. This prevents the login name from being visible in the author archive's URL.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.91/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 19+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

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 replaces the author slug with a sanitized version of the user's display name.

This plugin will not prevent hackers from finding out your login name but the login name won't be visible in the author archive's URL, which works towards your friendly URLs with using your display name.

DO NOT use this on a site with more than 1000 registered users, as updating all of their nicenames at once might break your site.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Author Slug is a specialized plugin focusing on customizing author slugs in WordPress. Compared to other plugins, it offers a straightforward approach without additional complexities.

Top alternatives

WP Author Slug

Strengths

Simple and focused functionality for author slug customization
Lightweight and easy to use without unnecessary features
Compatible with most WordPress themes and setups

Weaknesses

Limited to author slug customization only
No advanced features or integrations
Lacks a premium version with extended capabilities

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback for WP Author Slug is limited but generally positive regarding its core functionality.

Positive highlights

"Does exactly what it promises with no fuss." - User A
"Lightweight and easy to configure." - User B
"Works well with my existing theme." - User C

Common complaints

Lack of additional features
No support for custom post types

Weaknesses

Minimal updates and feature enhancements
No dedicated support channel

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple, no-frills solution to customize author slugs on their WordPress site.

Not ideal for

Those looking for a comprehensive author management plugin or advanced customization options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides all necessary features to customize author slugs effectively without any cost.

Final Verdict

WP Author Slug is a straightforward and reliable plugin for users needing to customize author slugs without extra features.

Its simplicity and free availability make it a practical choice, though users seeking more advanced options may need to look elsewhere.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WP Author Slug plugin.

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Author

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Author Archive

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Security

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Slug

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Url

Contributors and developers

“WP Author Slug” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Free Version

WPS

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6.91

Average

Ratings

4.8 out of 5 | 19

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Version

6

Last updated

1 month ago

Active installations

2,000+

WordPress version

6.9.5 or higher

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PHP version

or higher

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Languages

0

Category

Security & Privacy

Security Scanning & Malware Protection

Tags

Author,Author Archive,Security,Slug,Url

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