Simply Change Author URL
v1.1.2by Devi · updated 4 years ago
Changes wordpress user slug for security, it prevents access to the usernames of registered users on your site.
- Rank
- #22,111
- Up17 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 44
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.1K
- 2,104 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simply Change Author URL at a glance
Simply Change Author URL is a WordPress plugin by Devi with 40+ active installs, the #22,111 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1.2 came out on Jul 25, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.0.18. Among the 4 plugins tagged “author base”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats61 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simply Change Author URL |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 44 · -2.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 45 |
Rank over time
#22,111 · down 34 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #22,111 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #22,128 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #22,019 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #22,287 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,052 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,229 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,012 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,072 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,050 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,051 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,996 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,070 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,077 |
Growth %
Average -0.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -2.22% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.14% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -2.22% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +2.27% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.22% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +2.27% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.22% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #22070 → #22287
- Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0.1
- Tested up to
- 6.0.18
- Requires PHP
- 5.6.20
- First released
- Jun 15, 2020
- Last updated
- Jul 25, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simply Change Author URL
How many websites use Simply Change Author URL?
Simply Change Author URL is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,111 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simply Change Author URL been downloaded?
2,104 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Simply Change Author URL last updated?
Version 1.1.2 came out on Jul 25, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is Simply Change Author URL compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simply Change Author URL’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.0.18, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Simply Change Author URL still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simply Change Author URL have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Simply Change Author URL?
The plugins most like Simply Change Author URL, by the tags they share, are Edit Author Slug (100K+), Wordfence Security (5M+) and Jetpack (3M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 44 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.1K |
| Author | Devi |
| First released | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Version | 1.1.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 |
| Last updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
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