WP Slugify
v1.0.2by Replace · updated 11 years ago
Extends the default WP slug generate functionality
- Rank
- #29,689
- Up467 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.4K
- 1,415 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Slugify at a glance
WP Slugify is a WordPress plugin by Replace with 10+ active installs, the #29,689 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.2 came out on Nov 2, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.34. Among the 104 plugins tagged “slug”, it ranks #47. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats29 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Slugify |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · -5.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
Rank over time
#29,689 · down 41 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #29,689 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #30,156 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #29,893 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #29,668 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #29,619 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #29,876 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #30,053 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #29,932 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #29,608 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #29,567 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #29,648 |
Growth %
Average -0.48% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +6.25% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -5.88% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.56% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.3.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 27, 2015
- Last updated
- Nov 2, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Slugify
How many websites use WP Slugify?
WP Slugify is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #29,689 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Slugify been downloaded?
1,415 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was WP Slugify last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on Nov 2, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is WP Slugify compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Slugify’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, 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 WP Slugify still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Slugify have?
No one has reviewed WP Slugify on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP Slugify?
The plugins most like WP Slugify, by the tags they share, are Admin Slug Column (5K+), Wenprise Pinyin Slug (4K+) and Remove Taxonomy Base Slug (4K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.4K |
| Author | Replace |
| First released | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 2, 2015 |
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