Display Name Author Permalink
Replaces the username for author permalinks with the users display name. Returns a 404 if the author permalink using the actual username is used.
4.2(5 reviews)
·300 active installs·Updated 7 years agoAs of April 2026, Display Name Author Permalink is a WordPress name plugin with 300 active installations and a 4.2/5 rating from 5 reviews. It has been downloaded 12K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 1.1.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2009. Last updated 7 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Change Mail Sender.
4.2/55 reviews
300active installs
12K+total downloads
17 yearssince 2009
Overview
Replaces the username for author permalinks with the users display name. Returns a 404 if the author permalink using the actual username is used.
Allows authors to select what to display in the URL for their author permalink by use of the users display name. Increments a counter on the end of duplicate display names to make them unique.
Upgrade
- Use the plugin updater in WordPress or…
- Delete the previous
display-name-author-permalinkfolder from the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Upload the new
display-name-author-permalinkfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory
Usage
- Install and activate.
Ratings & Reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 1.1.1+ requiredTested up to 4.9.29 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
1.0 (2009-05-12):
- Initial Public Release
Contributors
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