Change Author Link Structure

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Directory rank vs rivals

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How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

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1. ★★★★★ Mason

   10.8y ago

   good job

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2. ★★★★★ Leaving Holland

   11.1y ago

   Easy plugin to use

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3. ★★★★★ HotRod

   11.4y ago

   Works like a charm. Would it be possible to make an option to hide the author link? That would make this plugin perfect.

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4. ★★★★★ jeditricks

   11.5y ago

   I have been trying to do exactly what this plugin does. I have looked everywhere and am so glad I found this. It worked perfectly and seems very light weight.

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Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 6.2

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2025-10-23 900+ → 800+ down after 2 days in tier
2. 2025-10-21 800+ → 900+ up after 2 days in tier
3. 2025-10-19 900+ → 800+ down after 3 days in tier
4. 2025-10-16 800+ → 900+ up after 1 days in tier
5. 2025-10-15 900+ → 800+ down after 290 days in tier
6. 2024-12-29 1K+ → 900+ down after 5 days in tier
7. 2024-12-24 900+ → 1K+ up after 1 days in tier
8. 2024-12-23 1K+ → 900+ down

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• Hide Author Archive 500+ installs · 4.0★ · 3 shared tags C
• Custom Post Type Permalinks 200K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A
• Custom Permalinks 100K+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags B
• B Basic URL ShortCodes 4K+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags B
• Custom Permalink Editor 3K+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags B
• Smart User Slug Hider 3K+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags C

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Change Author Link Structure: 700+ active installs, 5.0★ (4 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-29. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/change-author-link-structure