Change Author Base
Take control of your WordPress author URLs by customizing the default 'author' base to match your brand.
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Change Author Base stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| author pages | #88 |
| custom URLs | >100 |
| permalinks | >100 |
| seo | >100 |
| url rewrite | #77 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Change Author Base
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
Change Author Base puts you in control of your WordPress author page URLs. The default WordPress author URLs (example.com/author/username) might not match your brand or website structure. Our plugin lets you change author URLs to something that fits your needs, like ‘team’, ‘about-us’, or any other custom base you want.
Key Features
- Edit author slugs through your WordPress dashboard
- See URL changes in real-time as you type
- Keep your permalinks clean and organized
- Work seamlessly with WordPress multisite
- Make changes without touching code
- Build SEO-friendly author URLs
- Clean up special characters automatically
- Install and set up in one click
Perfect For
- Law firms showing attorney profiles
- Medical practices listing providers
- Marketing agencies featuring team members
- News sites with multiple writers
- Business websites with staff pages
- Blogs with multiple contributors
Technical Advantages
- Builds Google E-E-A-T through professional author pages
- Keeps your site speed high
- Makes URLs clean and readable
- Handles URL changes without errors
- Takes care of special characters
- Clean uninstallation
Additional Information
- For support, visit: Rathly Contact
- Documentation: Plugin Documentation
- GitHub repository: GitHub
The plugin is actively maintained and tested with the latest versions of WordPress and PHP.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/change-author-basedirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Go to Settings → Permalinks to configure your custom author base.
- Enter your desired author base (e.g., “about-us”, “team”, “writers”).
- Click “Save Changes”.
Frequently asked questions
Will this help my SEO?
Yes. Custom author URLs help search engines understand your site structure better. Just set up 301 redirects if you’re changing URLs on a live site.
Do I need to code anything?
No coding needed. Just point and click in your WordPress dashboard.
Does it work with my theme?
Yes. The plugin works with any WordPress theme that follows standard coding practices.
What if I turn off the plugin?
Your URLs go back to the WordPress default (author/username). Your content stays safe.
Changelog
Corrects the bundled license file to GPLv2 to match the declared license. No functional changes.
1.0.3
- Fixed a license mismatch: the LICENSE file now contains the GPLv2 text to match the GPLv2 declaration in the plugin header and readme.
1.0.2
- Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 7.0.
- Hardening: added an explicit capability check (manage_options) before saving the author base.
- Fixed a bug where plugin settings were deleted on deactivation; settings now persist across a deactivate/reactivate cycle and are removed only on uninstall.
- Corrected version numbering for consistency across the plugin and readme.
1.0.1
- Fixed settings save functionality
- Added live URL preview
- Improved error handling
1.0.0
- Initial release
Screenshots
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FAQ
Change Author Base: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
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?
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