# Change Author Base

> Change Author Base has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 67 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 58/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Change Author Base works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.

**Take control of your WordPress author URLs by customizing the default 'author' base to match your brand.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,354
- **Downloads (30 days):** 67 (+48.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 58/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** Jun 12, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Rathly Marketing (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rathly/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/change-author-base/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [author pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-pages/) | #2 | 2 |
| [custom URLs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-urls/) | #2 | 4 |
| [permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/permalinks/) | #45 | 67 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | >100 | 2,694 |
| [url rewrite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/url-rewrite/) | #2 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| author pages | #88 | 8,054 |
| custom URLs | >100 | 10,000 |
| permalinks | >100 | 3,623 |
| seo | >100 | 8,590 |
| url rewrite | #76 | 2,428 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Author Box & Pages for E-E-A-T Optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/author-box-pages-for-e-e-a-t-optimization/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Jan 30, 2026 | 48/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Change Author Base free?
Yes. Change Author Base is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Change Author Base safe to use in 2026?
Change Author Base works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Change Author Base?
Change Author Base is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,354 times since it launched in December 2024. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Change Author Base work with WordPress 7.1?
Change Author Base is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Change Author Base need?
Change Author Base requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Change Author Base last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on June 12, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Change Author Base?
Change Author Base is developed and maintained by Rathly Marketing.

### What are the best alternatives to Change Author Base?
The most popular alternatives to Change Author Base are Author Box & Pages for E-E-… (200+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/change-author-base/ · Generated 2026-10-14 19:08 UTC by PageForge