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Custom Post Type Permalinks vs Change Author Link Structure (2026)

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

Custom Post Type Permalinks

Custom Post Type Permalinks

4.8(71)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 days ago
View Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Change Author Link Structure

Change Author Link Structure

5(4)

800 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Change Author Link Structure

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Change Author Link Structure has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Custom Post Type Permalinks leads in active installations (200K+ vs 800). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Post Type Permalinks has accumulated 1.7M+ total downloads while Change Author Link Structure has 8.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Change Author Link Structure5/5
Total Reviews
71Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Change Author Link Structure4
Active Installs
200K+Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Change Author Link Structure800
Total Downloads
1.7M+Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Change Author Link Structure8.9K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Post Type Permalinks
Change Author Link StructureN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoCustom Post Type Permalinks
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Change Author Link Structure1 year ago
First Released
2011Custom Post Type Permalinks
Change Author Link Structure2015
Age
15 yearsCustom Post Type Permalinks
Change Author Link Structure11 years
WP Requires
6.7+Custom Post Type Permalinks
Change Author Link Structure4.0+
PHP Requires
8.0+Custom Post Type Permalinks
Change Author Link Structurefalse+
Business Model
FreeCustom Post Type Permalinks
Change Author Link StructureFree
Latest Version
3.5.4Custom Post Type Permalinks
Change Author Link Structure1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Custom Post Type Permalinks

4.8/5(71 reviews)
5
92%
4
1%
3
1%
2
3%
1
3%

Change Author Link Structure

5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Custom Post Type Permalinks Reviews

by equalityaccessibility

You guys are the best! So simple..

I was amazed how easy that was, An hour of so of searchings has gone to an end with this plugin. Highly recommend!

by barnabas1

Fantastic

I was able to set it up in 3 minutes and get my desired output. I can’t thank you enough Hiroshi!

by daneloctober

This Plugin is a Lifesaver

I was thinking of coding my own stuff for the permalinks but eh. THIS is the way. Hahaha! Thank you so much for this! Saved me HOURS and HOURS of work.

Change Author Link Structure Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Post Type Permalinks or Change Author Link Structure more popular?
Custom Post Type Permalinks has 200K+ active installations while Change Author Link Structure has 800. Custom Post Type Permalinks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Post Type Permalinks or Change Author Link Structure?
Custom Post Type Permalinks has a 4.8/5 rating from 71 reviews, while Change Author Link Structure has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Custom Post Type Permalinks and Change Author Link Structure free?
Custom Post Type Permalinks is free and Change Author Link Structure is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Post Type Permalinks or Change Author Link Structure?
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?
Custom Post Type Permalinks was last updated 4 days ago and Change Author Link Structure was last updated 1 year ago.

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