WordPress plugin comparison
SlugMaster vs WP Author Slug
At a glance
- WP Author Slug has more active installs: 3K+, against 20+ for SlugMaster.
- On a typical day, WP Author Slug is downloaded about 16 times, SlugMaster about 2.
- SlugMaster is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.8 from 19 reviews.
- WP Author Slug was updated more recently: Aug 21, 2026, against Jun 25, 2026 for SlugMaster.
- SlugMaster is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.9.11 for WP Author Slug.
- WP Author Slug has been around longer: since 2011, against 2026 for SlugMaster.
Line by line
WP Author Slug leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SlugMaster |  WP Author Slug |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #27,660 | #4,145 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 75 | 269 |
| Rating | 5.0(3) | 4.8(19) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×0.64 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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