WordPress plugin comparison
Custom Permalink Editor vs WP Custom Author URL
Custom Permalink Editor
by Kings Crest Global
4K+ installs5.0
WP Custom Author URL
by Poodle Plugins
5K+ installs5.0
At a glance
- WP Custom Author URL has more active installs: 5K+, against 4K+ for Custom Permalink Editor.
- On a typical day, Custom Permalink Editor is downloaded about 20 times, WP Custom Author URL about 18.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- WP Custom Author URL was updated more recently: Apr 7, 2026, against Jan 13, 2026 for Custom Permalink Editor.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- WP Custom Author URL has been around longer: since 2019, against 2021 for Custom Permalink Editor.
Line by line
WP Custom Author URL leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | Custom Permalink Editor | WP Custom Author URL |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,334 | #3,182 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 5K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 470 | 462 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(8) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.54 | ×0.66 |
| Last release | 10 months ago | 7 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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