Hide Author URLs
Hide Author URLs Replace guessable author profile links with random IDs. Author archives stay public under obfuscated URLs.
What it does
Section titled “What it does”Replace guessable author profile links with random IDs. Author archives stay public under obfuscated URLs.
- Intercepts front-end requests (redirects, custom routes, or access rules).
- Affects the WordPress REST API.
- Simple on/off toggle - no settings panel.
- Obfuscate Author Slugs.
When to use it
Section titled “When to use it”Enable it if:
- You specifically need: Replace guessable author profile links with random IDs. Author archives stay public under obfuscated URLs.
- You want this SEO & Visibility feature without installing a separate plugin for it.
When not to use it
Section titled “When not to use it”How to enable it
Section titled “How to enable it”- Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
- Open SEO & Visibility or search for “Hide Author URLs”.
- Toggle Hide Author URLs on.
Toggle it off anytime to stop this module from loading.
How to test it
Section titled “How to test it”- Confirm Hide Author URLs is enabled under WP PowerSuite -> Modules -> SEO & Visibility.
- Use the feature this module controls (the admin UI, front-end behavior, upload, login flow, etc.).
- ✅ Pass: you see the module-specific behavior described above.
- ❌ Fail: re-check this module’s settings, then look for another plugin doing the same job.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”- No change after enabling. Confirm the toggle is on, hard-refresh, and review this module’s settings.
- Conflicts. Temporarily disable other plugins that implement the same feature.
- Unexpected side effect. Toggle Hide Author URLs off to revert, then re-enable with adjusted settings.
What does Hide Author URLs do?
Replace guessable author profile links with random IDs. Author archives stay public under obfuscated URLs.
Is Hide Author URLs free?
Yes. Enable it under WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
Does Hide Author URLs need configuration?
No. It is a simple on/off toggle.
How do I turn Hide Author URLs off?
Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules, find Hide Author URLs, and toggle it off.
Developer notes (hooks & filters)
Source: modules/obfuscate-author-slugs/module.php.
Boot: critical · context: admin, frontend, rest, cron.
Hooks (non-exhaustive): init, author_link, user_register, wp_powersuite_module_toggled, rest_api_init, parse_query, template_redirect, admin_init, rest_pre_dispatch, rest_prepare_user.