WordPress plugin comparison
Slug Automator vs WP Author Slug
Slug Automator
by Toro_Unit (Hiroshi Urabe)
100+ installs5.0
WP Author Slug
by Konstantin Obenland
3K+ installs4.8
At a glance
- WP Author Slug has more active installs: 3K+, against 100+ for Slug Automator.
- On a typical day, WP Author Slug is downloaded about 16 times, Slug Automator about 14.
- Slug Automator is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.8 from 19 reviews.
- Slug Automator was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Aug 21, 2026 for WP Author Slug.
- Slug Automator is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for WP Author Slug.
- WP Author Slug has been around longer: since 2011, against 2026 for Slug Automator.
Line by line
Slug Automator leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Slug Automator | WP Author Slug |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #16,462 | #4,154 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 484 | 262 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.8(19) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.39 | ×0.64 |
| Last release | 27 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.2 | – |
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