Title: Change Author Base Author: Rathly Marketing Published: 25 Diseembar, 2024 Last modified: 12 Juunyo, 2026 --- Raadi kaabayaal ![](https://ps.w.org/change-author-base/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3213899) ![](https://ps.w.org/change-author-base/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3213899) # Change Author Base Qore [Rathly Marketing](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rathly/) [Soo Rog](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/change-author-base.1.0.3.zip) * [Faahfaahin](https://so.wordpress.org/plugins/change-author-base/#description) * [Dibu-eegisyo](https://so.wordpress.org/plugins/change-author-base/#reviews) * [Rakibaad](https://so.wordpress.org/plugins/change-author-base/#installation) * [Horumarinta](https://so.wordpress.org/plugins/change-author-base/#developers) [Taageero](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/change-author-base/) ## Sharraxaad 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](https://rathly.com/contact-us/) * Documentation: [Plugin Documentation](https://rathly.com/plugins/change-author-base/) * GitHub repository: [GitHub](https://github.com/harrylaurel/Change-Author-Base) The plugin is actively maintained and tested with the latest versions of WordPress and PHP. ## Sawir-shaashado [⌊Change Author Base settings in the Permalinks page⌉⌊Change Author Base settings in the Permalinks page⌉[ Change Author Base settings in the Permalinks page [⌊Example of custom author URL structure⌉⌊Example of custom author URL structure⌉[ Example of custom author URL structure ## Rakibaad 1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/change-author-base` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress. 3. Go to Settings Permalinks to configure your custom author base. 4. Enter your desired author base (e.g., “about-us”, “team”, “writers”). 5. Click “Save Changes”. ## SBI ### 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. ## Dibu-eegisyo ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7cf7a77c8f8f17b7e8b7c1308c4866bda0dcc9d986e6c6366dc55af7a2f36546? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Worked good for my website](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/worked-good-for-my-website/)󠁿 [Ihor Lavrenenko](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ihorlav/) 3 Janaayo, 2025 1 reply The plugin does its job well. Simple settings in permalinks. It allowed me to change the “author” slug to the “team.” The website structure looks much cleaner. Thank you! [ Akhri dhammaan 1 dibu-eegis ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/change-author-base/reviews/) ## Ka-qaybgalayaasha & Horumariyayaasha “Change Author Base” waa softiweer il furan. Dadka soo socda ayaa wax ku biiriyay kaabahan. Ka-qaybgalayaasha * [ Rathly Marketing ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rathly/) “Change Author Base” waxaa lagu tarjumay 1 luqad. Way ku mahadsan yihiin [turjumaannada](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/change-author-base/contributors) ka-qaybqaadashadooda. [Ku tarjun “Change Author Base” luqaddaada.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/change-author-base) ### Ma xiisaynaysaa horumarinta? [Baadh koodka](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/change-author-base/), fiiri [bakhaarka SVN](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/change-author-base/), ama iska qor [diiwaanka horumarinta](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/change-author-base/) adigoo adeegsanaya [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/change-author-base/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Isbeddellada #### 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 ## Meta * Version **1.0.3** * Last updated **3 bil kahor** * Active installations **20+** * WordPress version ** 6.0 ama ka sareeya ** * Tested up to **7.0.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 ama ka sareeya ** * Languages * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/change-author-base/) iyo .[Norwegian (Bokmål)](https://nb.wordpress.org/plugins/change-author-base/). * [Ku tarjun luqaddaada](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/change-author-base) * Tags * [author pages](https://so.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/author-pages/)[custom URLs](https://so.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/custom-urls/) [permalinks](https://so.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/permalinks/)[seo](https://so.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/seo/) [url rewrite](https://so.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/url-rewrite/) * [Aragti Sare](https://so.wordpress.org/plugins/change-author-base/advanced/) ## Qiimeynta 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/change-author-base/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/change-author-base/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/change-author-base/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/change-author-base/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/change-author-base/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/change-author-base/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/change-author-base/reviews/) ## Ka-qaybgalayaasha * [ Rathly Marketing ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rathly/) ## Taageero Ma heysaa waxaad dhahdo? 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