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Permalink Manager Lite vs Admin Slug Column (2026)

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

Permalink Manager Lite

Permalink Manager Lite

4.8(176)

100K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 3 weeks ago
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Admin Slug Column

Admin Slug Column

4.9(31)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks 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) while Permalink Manager Lite leads in active installations (100K+ vs 5.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Permalink Manager Lite has accumulated 2.7M+ total downloads while Admin Slug Column has 64K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Permalink Manager Lite
►
Admin Slug Column4.9/5
Total Reviews
176Permalink Manager Lite
◄
Admin Slug Column31
Active Installs
100K+Permalink Manager Lite
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Admin Slug Column5.0K+
Total Downloads
2.7M+Permalink Manager Lite
◄
Admin Slug Column64K+
Support Resolution
75%Permalink Manager Lite
Admin Slug ColumnN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoPermalink Manager Lite
◄
Admin Slug Column3 weeks ago
First Released
2016Permalink Manager Lite
Admin Slug Column2013
Age
10 yearsPermalink Manager Lite
Admin Slug Column13 years
WP Requires
4.4.0+Permalink Manager Lite
Admin Slug Column5.2+
PHP Requires
5.4+Permalink Manager Lite
Admin Slug Column8.0+
Business Model
Free + PremiumPermalink Manager Lite
Admin Slug ColumnFree
Latest Version
2.5.3.2Permalink Manager Lite
Admin Slug Column2.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Permalink Manager Lite

4.8/5(176 reviews)
5
92%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
5%

Admin Slug Column

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

Recent Reviews

Permalink Manager Lite Reviews

by mcdeth

it does what it has to do and no bloat

extra: great support and works well with rank math/polylang and other plugins.

by The Moss Report

Saved me a ton of time! So Powerful, it’s almost scary!

If you need to make global changes to the permalinks and url structure of your website, this is one serious tool. The support is outstanding, and you can just feel how well the code is written. This i

by mediambev

Excellent plugin with outstanding support

Permalink Manager Pro is simply the best plugin for URL optimization. I use it with JReviews and initially had a conflict, but Maciej’s support went far beyond expectations to fix it. Now everything w

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Permalink Manager Lite or Admin Slug Column more popular?
Permalink Manager Lite has 100K+ active installations while Admin Slug Column has 5.0K+. Permalink Manager Lite is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Permalink Manager Lite or Admin Slug Column?
Permalink Manager Lite has a 4.8/5 rating from 176 reviews, while Admin Slug Column has a 4.9/5 rating from 31 reviews.
Are Permalink Manager Lite and Admin Slug Column free?
Permalink Manager Lite is free + premium and Admin Slug Column is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Permalink Manager Lite or Admin Slug Column?
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?
Permalink Manager Lite was last updated 3 weeks ago and Admin Slug Column was last updated 3 weeks ago.

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