How Edit Author Slug Affects Your WordPress Speed

B-

Estimated Speed Score

+-5 ms

TTFB Impact

+0 MB

Memory Impact

DB Queries

Low impact

Plugin Overview

Active Installs100K+

Rating4.8/5 (84)

Tested Up ToWP 6.8.3

Requires PHP7.4+

Last UpdatedMay 27, 2025

Downloads1.5M+

AuthorBrandon Allen

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Performance Analysis

Performance Impact

Edit Author Slug receives an estimated speed score of B-. Our real benchmark tests measured the following impact when activating this plugin:

TTFB impact: +-5 ms
Memory impact: +0.0 MB
Additional DB queries: +6

Overall activation impact: low. This plugin adds minimal overhead to your WordPress site.

Maintenance Status

Last updated: 2025-05-27. Requires PHP 7.4+. Trusted by 100K+ active installations.

Benchmark data measured in an isolated Docker environment (WordPress 6.8, PHP 8.3, GeneratePress). See our full methodology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Edit Author Slug slow down WordPress?

Edit Author Slug has an estimated speed score of B-. It has a moderate impact. Monitor your site speed after installation.

Is Edit Author Slug still maintained?

Edit Author Slug was last updated on 2025-05-27. It has 100K+ active installations, indicating it is actively maintained and widely trusted.

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