Change Author Base

Customize your WordPress author URLs with any base you want. Change from 'author' to 'about-us', 'team', or any custom b …

Author:Rathly (profile at wordpress.org)
WordPress version required:6.0
WordPress version tested:6.7.1
Plugin version:1.0.1
Added to WordPress repository:25-12-2024
Last updated:04-01-2025
Rating, %:100
Rated by:1
Plugin URI:https://rathly.com/plugins/change-author-base...
Total downloads:1 020
Active installs:30+
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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

The plugin is actively maintained and tested with the latest versions of WordPress and PHP.