Slug as body class
v1.0by Carlo Roosen · updated 12 years ago
Add a unique class to the body tag for easy styling of individual pages
- Rank
- #13,875
- Up16 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 156
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.8K
- 3,773 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Slug as body class at a glance
Slug as body class is a WordPress plugin by Carlo Roosen with 100+ active installs, the #13,875 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Aug 11, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 16 plugins tagged “body”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats49 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Slug as body class |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 156 · -7.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 156 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 156 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 155 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 155 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 155 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 155 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 154 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 155 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 155 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 154 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 155 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 155 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 169 |
Rank over time
#13,875 · up 70 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #13,875 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,891 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,905 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,913 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,904 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,908 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,949 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,957 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,934 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,904 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,963 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,935 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,945 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,945 |
Growth %
Average -0.61% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.65% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.65% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.65% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.65% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.65% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -8.28% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.7
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 9, 2014
- Last updated
- Aug 11, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Slug as body class
How many websites use Slug as body class?
Slug as body class is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,875 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Slug as body class been downloaded?
3,773 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Slug as body class last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Aug 11, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Slug as body class compatible with the latest WordPress?
Slug as body class’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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 Slug as body class still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Slug as body class have?
5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Slug as body class?
The plugins most like Slug as body class, by the tags they share, are WP Author Slug (3K+), German Slugs (700+) and Custom Body Class (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 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 | ≈ 156 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 3.8K |
| Author | Carlo Roosen |
| First released | Aug 9, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 11, 2014 |
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