Reset Slugs
Because sometimes you just want to revert your slugs to what WordPress thinks is best. Automatically resets your slugs based on selected post types (admin settings screen) to the default slug WordPress would assign from…
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Reset Slugs shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Reset Slugs stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| generate | >100 |
| permalink | >100 |
| post | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews
About Reset Slugs
From the official readme · v1.2Description
Because sometimes you just want to revert your slugs to what WordPress thinks is best. Automatically resets your slugs based on selected post types (admin settings screen) to the default slug WordPress would assign from your title.
Installation
Installing the plugin is easy. Just follow these steps:
- From the dashboard of your site, navigate to Plugins –> Add New.
- Search for \”Reset Slug\”.
- Locate this plugin\’s listing in the search results and click \”Install\”.
- Follow the on-screen instructions and wait as the upload completes.
- When it\’s finished, activate the plugin via the prompt. A message will show confirming activation was successful.
That\’s it! Just configure your settings as you see fit, and then you\’re on your way to resetting your slugs!
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FAQ
Reset Slugs: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Reset Slugs free?
Yes. Reset Slugs is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Reset Slugs safe to use in 2026?
Reset Slugs shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Reset Slugs?
Reset Slugs is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,433 times since it launched in February 2014. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.
Does Reset Slugs work with WordPress 7.1?
Reset Slugs is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Reset Slugs last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on February 28, 2014 (13 years ago).
Who makes Reset Slugs?
Reset Slugs is developed and maintained by Timothy Wood.
What are the best alternatives to Reset Slugs?
The most popular alternatives to Reset Slugs are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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