Slug or PostID
This plugin uses Slug or PostID for PostName. It is done automatically.
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Slug or PostID shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (600+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.4 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Slug or PostID stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Plugin | >100 |
| post | >100 |
| slug | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3 from 1 reviews
About Slug or PostID
From the official readme · v1.0Description
This plugin uses Slug or PostID for PostName. It is done automatically.
Arbitrary section
If you would like to post from other application for example “windows live writer”, you must use to WordPress 3.3 or higher. If you want to use PostId forcibly, please enter “postid” to slug.
Installation
- Upload
slug-or-postid.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Use
%postname%to permalink through the ‘Permalink option’ menu in WordPress
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FAQ
Slug or PostID: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
Is Slug or PostID free?
Yes. Slug or PostID is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Slug or PostID safe to use in 2026?
Slug or PostID shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Slug or PostID?
Slug or PostID is active on 600+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,013 times since it launched in February 2013. It was downloaded 105 times in the last 30 days.
Does Slug or PostID work with WordPress 7.1?
Slug or PostID is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Slug or PostID last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on February 6, 2013 (14 years ago).
Who makes Slug or PostID?
Slug or PostID is developed and maintained by unimakura.
What are the best alternatives to Slug or PostID?
The most popular alternatives to Slug or PostID are Favicon XT-Manager (2K+ installs), Content text slider on post (300+ installs) and Tabs popular posts and late… (100+ installs).
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