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Show IDs

Shows content and user IDs in list tables when you need quick reference numbers.

Overview

A freemium Admin utility that surfaces IDs in list tables for quick reference. Free tier adds ID columns on selected public post types and all public taxonomies. Pro unlocks Users, Media, and Comments columns, IDs in row actions, and the current object ID in the frontend admin bar. Soft overlap with Admin Columns Customizer (which can also Quick Add an ID column)—use Show IDs for a lightweight ID-first workflow.

Who is this for?

Developers and support staff who copy IDs constantly
Agencies debugging shortcodes, menus, and migrations
Teams that want taxonomy IDs without opening term screens

Features

Post type ID columns

Toggle IDs on selected public post types (default: posts and pages).

Taxonomy IDs

Show IDs on public taxonomy list screens (on by default).

Sortable where it helps

Sort by ID on supported screens.

Pro: Users / Media / Comments

Extra list-table ID columns when licensed.

Pro: Row actions & admin bar

See IDs beside Edit/View or in the frontend toolbar

Use Cases

Shortcode and block debugging
Grab post IDs from the list without opening the editor.

Taxonomy migrations
Copy term IDs while remapping menus or imports.

Support retainers (Pro)
Surface user and media IDs when tickets cite mysterious numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Show IDs do in WP PowerSuite?
It shows content (and, on Pro, user/media/comment) IDs in list tables for quick reference.
How do I enable Show IDs in WP PowerSuite?
Enable the module, choose post types (taxonomy IDs are on by default), and open those list screens. Unlock Pro columns when licensed.
Who should use Show IDs?
Developers, support, and agencies who need IDs without digging through URLs.
Is Show IDs free or Pro?
It is freemium: post and taxonomy IDs are free; Users/Media/Comments, row actions, and admin-bar IDs require Pro.
Does it conflict with Admin Columns Customizer?
No hard conflict. Both can show IDs—pick the lighter Show IDs tool or the full columns suite.