Plugin info

Total downloads: 4,280
Active installs: 300
Total reviews: 10
Average rating: 4.2
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 8/5/2025 (148 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 3/12/2020 (5 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 4.9.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: f

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Maintained • Last updated 148 days ago • 10 reviews

54/100

Is Simple Regenerate Slug abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 148 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 4.9.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: f

Languages

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Description

Simple Regenerate Slug automatically regenerates URL slugs from post titles for WordPress posts, pages, and custom post types. The plugin now includes a comprehensive admin settings panel where you can:

Key Features:
* Enable/Disable Control – Turn the plugin functionality on or off with a simple checkbox
* Custom Post Type Support – Select which post types should have automatic slug regeneration
* Bulk Processing – Update multiple posts at once using WordPress bulk edit
* Developer Friendly – Includes filter hooks for programmatic customization
* Clean Admin Interface – Easy-to-use settings page with clear documentation

How It Works:
The plugin automatically updates the URL slug whenever you update a post title. This works for:
– Published posts and pages
– Custom post types (when selected)
– Bulk edit operations
– Individual post updates

Usage Instructions:
1. Go to Settings Simple Regenerate Slug in your WordPress admin
2. Enable the plugin using the checkbox
3. Select the post types where you want automatic slug regeneration
4. Save settings and you’re done!

For bulk updates of existing posts:
1. Go to Posts (or Pages/Custom Post Types)
2. Select posts you want to update (recommend 50 at a time)
3. Choose ‘Bulk actions’ ‘Edit’ ‘Apply’
4. Click ‘Update’ without making changes
5. Slugs will be automatically regenerated from titles

Developer Features:
The plugin includes the simpleregenerateslug_post_types filter hook that allows developers to programmatically modify which post types are affected:

 ```php // 
add_filter( 'simpleregenerateslug_post_types', function( $post_types ) {
    $post_types[] = 'custom_post_type';
    return $post_types;
} ); ``` 

Perfect for theme developers, custom post type plugins, and advanced WordPress customizations.

Support

Getting Help:
If you need assistance with Simple Regenerate Slug, please:

  1. Check the FAQ section above
  2. Review the plugin settings at Settings Simple Regenerate Slug
  3. Submit issues on our GitHub repository

Bug Reports:
If you believe you have found a security vulnerability or bug in Simple Regenerate Slug plugin, please let us know right away by submitting an issue on GitHub.

When reporting bugs, please include:
* Detailed description of the problem
* Steps to reproduce the issue
* Screenshot if possible
* Your website URL (if relevant)
* Current versions of WordPress and PHP
* List of active plugins that might conflict

Feature Requests:
We welcome suggestions for new features! Please submit feature requests through our GitHub repository.

Privacy Policy

Simple Regenerate Slug does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. The plugin only modifies post slugs locally within your WordPress database. No data is sent to external servers.

Installation

Automatic Installation:
1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel and go to Plugins Add New
2. Type “Simple Regenerate Slug” in the search box and click search
3. Find Simple Regenerate Slug plugin and click “Install Now”
4. After installation, click “Activate Plugin”
5. Go to Settings Simple Regenerate Slug to configure the plugin

Manual Installation:
1. Download the plugin zip file
2. Upload it to your /wp-content/plugins/ directory
3. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
4. Configure the plugin at Settings Simple Regenerate Slug

Initial Setup:
1. Navigate to Settings Simple Regenerate Slug
2. Check “Enable automatic slug regeneration”
3. Select the post types you want to include
4. Click “Save Changes”

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I configure the plugin after installation?

After activating the plugin:
1. Go to Settings Simple Regenerate Slug in your WordPress admin
2. Enable the plugin with the checkbox
3. Select which post types should have automatic slug regeneration
4. Save your settings

Which post types are supported?

The plugin works with all public post types including:
– Posts
– Pages
– Custom post types (WooCommerce products, portfolios, events, etc.)
– Any custom post type registered as public

Does this work with existing posts?

Yes! You can update existing posts in two ways:
1. Edit individual posts – the slug updates when you save
2. Use bulk edit – select multiple posts, use bulk actions edit update

Can I disable the plugin for specific post types?

Yes, in the plugin settings you can select exactly which post types should have automatic slug regeneration. Uncheck any post types you want to exclude.

Is there a way for developers to customize the post types programmatically?

Yes! Use the simpleregenerateslug_post_types filter:
php
add_filter( 'simpleregenerateslug_post_types', function( $post_types ) {
// Add custom post type
$post_types[] = 'product';
return $post_types;
} );

Will this break my existing URLs?

The plugin only regenerates slugs when you update posts. If you have established URLs with good SEO rankings, be cautious about bulk updating. Consider using redirects if you change URLs on published content.

Does this work with multilingual sites?

Yes, the plugin works with multilingual sites and is translation-ready. The slug generation uses WordPress’s built-in sanitize_title() function which handles various character sets.

Review feed

vividsunny
3/13/2020

Good Plugin

Greate plugin.
dano1066
9/23/2022

Doesnt work

Installed the plugin and there is no sign of it. No menu item, no notifications, I don't see how to use this plugin. No instructions on the page either so I can only assume this doesn't work anymore.

Screenshots

  1. Plugin settings page showing enable/disable option and post type selection

    Plugin settings page showing enable/disable option and post type selection

  2. Bulk edit interface for updating multiple post slugs at once

    Bulk edit interface for updating multiple post slugs at once

  3. Individual post edit screen where slugs are automatically updated

    Individual post edit screen where slugs are automatically updated

Changelog

2.0.0

  • Added enable/disable functionality with admin settings page
  • Added custom post type selection options
  • Added developer filter hook simpleregenerateslug_post_types
  • Improved admin interface with settings documentation
  • Added plugin activation/deactivation hooks
  • Enhanced security and code organization
  • Added internationalization support (translation ready)
  • Improved user experience with success messages

1.3.0

  • Updated version compatibility
  • Code improvements and optimizations

1.2.0

  • Version update for WordPress compatibility
  • Minor bug fixes

1.1.0

  • Improved functionality and stability
  • Updated for newer WordPress versions

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Basic slug regeneration functionality