Best post slug plugins for WordPress
The most popular post slug plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Postname Permalink Auto Redirect leads with 600+ active installs, ahead of Slug Control (10+). All 2 plugins tagged “post slug” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 post slug plugins
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Postname Permalink Auto RedirectThe most installed post slug plugin, with 600+ active installs. Rated 4.6 from 16 reviews, last updated 9 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.7.39.
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Slug Control10+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, last updated 11 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.2.39.
All 2 plugins tagged “post slug”
Postname Permalink Auto Redirect
Down in the last 7 days:70#8,446by fabioneves9 years ago
This plugin will automatically 301 redirect your old 'postname' format permalinks so you don't lose your precious SEO.
- Installs
- 600+
- Rating
- 4.6(16)
- Downloads
- 11/day
Slug Control
Down in the last 7 days:5,774#46,986by Mark Jaquith11 years ago
Helps you craft amazing post URL slugs, for that hand-crafted URL feel.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 0/day