Update Permalink/Slug Previews in Admin
v1.1by thomasbachem · updated 2 years ago
Automatically reloads permalink/slug previews in admin edit view when changing a page's parent or the categories of a post.
- Rank
- #53,086
- Up8,773 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 6
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.4K
- 2,387 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Update Permalink/Slug Previews in Admin at a glance
Update Permalink/Slug Previews in Admin is a WordPress plugin by thomasbachem with fewer than 10 active installs, the #53,086 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1 came out on Nov 12, 2024, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.6.11. Among the 21 plugins tagged “Parent”, it ranks #16. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats134 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Update Permalink/Slug Previews in Admin |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 6 · +100.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
Rank over time
#53,086 · up 13,472 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #53,086 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #61,859 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #69,753 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #70,356 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #59,839 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #56,038 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #73,271 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #60,327 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #71,726 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #66,558 |
Growth %
Average +6.50% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +20.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +75.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -60.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -16.67% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +500.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -80.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +150.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +33.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #66558 → #70356Downloads -27.3%
- Tested up to 6.6.10 → 6.6.11
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.4
- Tested up to
- 6.6.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Nov 12, 2024
- Last updated
- Nov 12, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Update Permalink/Slug Previews in Admin
How many websites use Update Permalink/Slug Previews in Admin?
Update Permalink/Slug Previews in Admin is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #53,086 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Update Permalink/Slug Previews in Admin been downloaded?
2,387 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Update Permalink/Slug Previews in Admin last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Nov 12, 2024 (1 year ago).
Is Update Permalink/Slug Previews in Admin compatible with the latest WordPress?
Update Permalink/Slug Previews in Admin’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.6.11, 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 Update Permalink/Slug Previews in Admin still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Update Permalink/Slug Previews in Admin have?
No one has reviewed Update Permalink/Slug Previews in Admin on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Update Permalink/Slug Previews in Admin?
The plugins most like Update Permalink/Slug Previews in Admin, by the tags they share, are Custom Permalinks (100K+), FV Top Level Categories (20K+) and Media Library Categories (20K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 6 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.4K |
| Author | thomasbachem |
| First released | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.4 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Nov 12, 2024 |
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