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Admin Slug Column vs WP Author Slug (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Admin Slug Column

Admin Slug Column

4.9(31)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
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WP Author Slug

WP Author Slug

4.8(19)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Admin Slug Column has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 31 reviews) and leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Admin Slug Column has accumulated 64K+ total downloads while WP Author Slug has 35K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Admin Slug Column
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WP Author Slug4.8/5
Total Reviews
31Admin Slug Column
◄
WP Author Slug19
Active Installs
5.0K+Admin Slug Column
◄
WP Author Slug2.0K+
Total Downloads
64K+Admin Slug Column
◄
WP Author Slug35K+
Support Resolution
N/AAdmin Slug Column
WP Author SlugN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoAdmin Slug Column
◄
WP Author Slug6 months ago
First Released
2013Admin Slug Column
WP Author Slug2011
Age
13 yearsAdmin Slug Column
WP Author Slug15 years
WP Requires
5.2+Admin Slug Column
WP Author Slug3.0+
PHP Requires
8.0+Admin Slug Column
WP Author Slugfalse+
Business Model
FreeAdmin Slug Column
WP Author SlugFree
Latest Version
2.0.0Admin Slug Column
WP Author Slug5

Rating Breakdown

Admin Slug Column

4.9/5(31 reviews)
5
94%
4
3%
3
3%
2
0%
1
0%

WP Author Slug

4.8/5(19 reviews)
5
89%
4
5%
3
5%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Admin Slug Column Reviews

by Anita C

Lifesaver when trying to locate duplicate slugs

Simple and works as expected. Saves a lot of time when troubleshooting.

by redelefant

Great plugin, but needs updating

This plugin is great – but hasn’t been updated in 2 years. Can you please provide an update so it won’t pose a security threat. Thank you.

by Slava Abakumov

So simple but so useful

Thank you for creating this plugin.

WP Author Slug Reviews

by Peter

Don’t use if you have a large user database

This plugin would probably work OK if you have a small number of users (e.g. if your site doesn’t allow public login). But if you have a large number of users (e.g. if you are running ecommerce or all

by cool_recep

Does the job

Errors are fixed. This topic was modified 5 years, 4 months ago by cool_recep.

by Husgrove

Good one!

Works as expected, recommend.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Admin Slug Column or WP Author Slug more popular?
Admin Slug Column has 5.0K+ active installations while WP Author Slug has 2.0K+. Admin Slug Column is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Admin Slug Column or WP Author Slug?
Admin Slug Column has a 4.9/5 rating from 31 reviews, while WP Author Slug has a 4.8/5 rating from 19 reviews.
Are Admin Slug Column and WP Author Slug free?
Admin Slug Column is free and WP Author Slug is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Admin Slug Column or WP Author Slug?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Admin Slug Column was last updated 3 weeks ago and WP Author Slug was last updated 6 months ago.

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