Edit Author Slug vs Individual Multisite Author (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Individual Multisite Author
40 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Individual Multisite Author has a higher user rating (5/5 from 13 reviews) while Edit Author Slug leads in active installations (100K+ vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Edit Author Slug has accumulated 1.5M+ total downloads while Individual Multisite Author has 17K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Edit Author Slug | Individual Multisite Author | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 84 | ◄ | 13 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 1.5M+ | ◄ | 17K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 months ago | ► | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2013 | |
| Age | 17 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.8+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.9.2 | 1.4.0 |
Rating Breakdown
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Recent Reviews
Edit Author Slug Reviews
Not working with RankMath
Looks like it works, until you update the user profile, it reverts back to the WP username.
Thank you!
Finally a way to hide my admin username from across the site, I love this plugin!
works
works This topic was modified 10 months, 2 weeks ago by Tibo.
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