WP Custom Author URL
Watch: tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 2 major versions behind 7.1.4.
| Ownership | 100 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 50 |
| Security | 90 |
| Support | 70 |
| Reputation | 70 |
Quick answers
- Is WP Custom Author URL still maintained?
- Yes. Last release 7 Apr 2026, 0 releases in the last 24 months. 7 Apr 2026 · wordpress.org
- Who owns WP Custom Author URL, and has it changed hands?
- No change recorded. Main committer poodleplugins since Nov 2024. 3 Nov 2026 · SVN log
- Was WP Custom Author URL removed from wordpress.org?
- No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026. 3 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
- Is WP Custom Author URL safe?
- 1 known vulnerability, fixed (latest in 1.0.5). Not on the exploited list. 18 Apr 2023 · Wordfence Intelligence
- Is the latest WP Custom Author URL update safe to install?
- No ownership change before 2.1.0. No one-star spike after it. 1 Nov 2024 · Release history
Active signals
Facts we detected, with links to the source.
- WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 2 major versions behind 7.1.4. Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Nov 2026Evidence
Ownership timeline
Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.
| plugin-master | 3 May 2019 to 3 May 2019, 1 commits |
|---|---|
| chrisjallen | 3 May 2019 to 14 Jul 2024, 42 commits |
| poodleplugins | 1 Nov 2024 to 7 Apr 2026, 4 commits |
3 committers recorded. No ownership change since 2019.
Maintenance
- Last release
- 7 months ago
- Releases, 24 months
- 0
- Tested up to
- 6.9 vs 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 5.6 supported 8.2+
| Q1 2024 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 4 |
| Q3 2024 | 0 |
| Q4 2024 | 1 |
| Q1 2025 | 0 |
| Q2 2025 | 0 |
| Q3 2025 | 0 |
| Q4 2025 | 0 |
| Q1 2026 | 0 |
| Q2 2026 | 0 |
| Q3 2026 | 0 |
| Q4 2026 | 0 |
Last release 7 Apr 2026. Tested up to 6.9, 2 major versions behind WordPress 7.1.
Reputation
Last 90 days: no reviews. Lifetime: 5.0.
| 5 star | 8 |
|---|---|
| 4 star | 0 |
| 3 star | 0 |
| 2 star | 0 |
| 1 star | 0 |
Security record
1 vulnerability on record, patched (latest fixed in 1.0.5).
Show 1 patched vulnerability
| Published | Issue | CVSS | Affected | Fixed in | Days to patch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2023 | WP Custom Author URL <= 1.0.4 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting | 4.4 | < 1.0.5 | 1.0.5 | 417 |
Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.
Support
Support history appears after our first snapshots of the forum counts.
Momentum
5,000+ active installs. History builds with each weekly snapshot.
| 4 May 2026 | 26 |
|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 39 |
| 18 May 2026 | 40 |
| 25 May 2026 | 51 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 36 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 43 |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 41 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 39 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 44 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | 39 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 46 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 52 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 59 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 88 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 69 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 87 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 64 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | 70 |
| 7 Sep 2026 | 76 |
| 14 Sep 2026 | 80 |
| 21 Sep 2026 | 83 |
| 28 Sep 2026 | 108 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | 99 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 104 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | 153 |
| 26 Oct 2026 | 126 |
| 2 Nov 2026 | 44 |
Weekly downloads over the last 4 weeks are 60% above the 27-week average.
Healthier alternatives
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Facts
| Version | 2.1.0 |
|---|---|
| Author | Poodle Plugins |
| Added | 3 May 2019 |
| Last updated | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Active installs | 5,000+ |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0.1 |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Category | User Management & Authentication > User Profiles & Avatars |
| Tags | author, banner, profile, author url, custom url |
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Questions
Is WP Custom Author URL still maintained?
Yes. Last release 7 Apr 2026, 0 releases in the last 24 months.
Who owns WP Custom Author URL, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. Main committer poodleplugins since Nov 2024.
Was WP Custom Author URL removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026.
Is WP Custom Author URL safe?
1 known vulnerability, fixed (latest in 1.0.5). Not on the exploited list.
Is the latest WP Custom Author URL update safe to install?
No ownership change before 2.1.0. No one-star spike after it.