Title: Slug Search and Admin Columns Author: Code and Core Published: December 22, 2025 Last modified: June 8, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/slug-search-and-admin-columns/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev =3425226) ![](https://ps.w.org/slug-search-and-admin-columns/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3463572) # Slug Search and Admin Columns By [Code and Core](https://profiles.wordpress.org/codeandcore/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/slug-search-and-admin-columns.3.0.0.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/slug-search-and-admin-columns/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/slug-search-and-admin-columns/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/slug-search-and-admin-columns/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/slug-search-and-admin-columns/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/slug-search-and-admin-columns/) ## Description **Slug Search and Admin Columns** is a powerful WordPress plugin that supercharges your admin panel with advanced content management tools. Perfect for editorial teams, SEO professionals, developers, and site managers who need precise control over their content. #### Key Features * **Slug Search** – Search posts, pages, and custom post types by their slug (URL path) * **Advanced Search Settings** – Choose whether slug search overrides or combines with the standard title/content search * **Sortable Columns** – Add ID, Slug, and Last Modified Date columns to admin post lists with sorting capability * **More Custom Columns** – Easily display Word Count and Featured Image (Thumbnail) columns * **Export to CSV** – One-click export of your current post list (including applied filters and custom columns) to a CSV file * **Integrated Search** – Works directly with the default WordPress search box * **Smart Detection** – Automatically detects slug searches without configuration * **Post Type Control** – Enable features for specific post types only * **User Permissions** – Control which user roles can see the columns and search * **Customizable Labels** – Rename column headers to match your workflow * **Clean & Secure** – Follows WordPress coding standards with proper sanitization and capability checks * **Privacy Focused** – Optional anonymous telemetry with full user control #### Why Use This Plugin? **For Content Managers:** * Quickly find posts by their URL slug for efficient content organization * See post IDs at a glance for reference and linking * Sort content by ID or slug for better overview **For SEO Professionals:** * Easily identify and manage URL structures * Quick access to slug information for optimization * Streamline content audits and URL management **For Developers:** * Clean, well-documented code following WordPress standards * Lightweight and performance-optimized * No conflicts with other plugins * Developer-friendly with action hooks and filters #### Perfect For * Editorial teams managing large content libraries * SEO experts optimizing URL structures * Developers needing quick access to post IDs * Portfolio managers organizing custom post types * Agencies managing multiple client sites * Anyone who wants better admin tools #### Security & Privacy * All user input is properly sanitized and validated * Capability checks ensure only authorized users access features * Optional telemetry with full transparency and user control * Clean uninstall removes all plugin data * Regular security updates and maintenance #### Multilingual Ready The plugin is fully translatable and ready for localization. Translation files can be added for any language. #### Documentation & Support * Comprehensive settings page with helpful tooltips * Clean, intuitive interface * Professional support from Code and Core team ### External Services This plugin connects to an external service to send anonymous usage telemetry data. This helps us understand how the plugin is being used and improve compatibility and features. **Service Provider:** Code and Core **What Data Is Sent:** The plugin sends the following anonymous data: * WordPress version * PHP version * Plugin name and version * Theme name and version * Site URL (home URL) * Site language * Multisite status * Event type (plugin activation, deactivation, uninstall, or settings changes) * Timestamp of the event **When Data Is Sent:** Data is only sent when you explicitly opt-in to telemetry from the plugin settings page. Events are transmitted when: * You opt-in to telemetry * The plugin is activated * The plugin is deactivated * The plugin is uninstalled **Data Protection:** * All data is encrypted using AES-256-CBC encryption before transmission * The request is authenticated with an HMAC-SHA256 signature * No personal information, user data, or site content is ever collected * Data is transmitted over HTTPS **User Control:** You can opt-in or opt-out of telemetry at any time from the plugin settings page. By default, no data is collected until you explicitly opt-in. ### Privacy Policy This plugin optionally collects anonymous usage data to help improve compatibility and features. The data collected includes: * WordPress version * PHP version * Plugin version * Theme name and version * Site language * Multisite status * Hashed site identifier (no personal data) **No personal information, content, or user data is ever collected.** You can opt-in or opt-out at any time from the plugin settings page. By default, no data is collected until you explicitly opt-in. ### Developer Notes #### Code Quality * Follows WordPress PHP Coding Standards * Comprehensive PHPDoc documentation * Clean, maintainable code structure * Security-first approach with proper escaping and sanitization * Performance optimized #### Hooks & Filters The plugin provides several hooks for developers: **Actions:** * `ssac_before_settings_save` – Fires before settings are saved * `ssac_after_settings_save` – Fires after settings are saved **Filters:** * `ssac_default_settings` – Modify default settings * `ssac_column_labels` – Customize column labels programmatically ### Credits Developed with ❤️ by [Code and Core](https://codeandcore.com) * Plugin Development: Code and Core Team * Testing & QA: Code and Core Team ### Support Need help? Have a question? * Visit our website: [codeandcore.com](https://codeandcore.com) * Email support: hello@codeandcore.com We’re committed to providing excellent support and regular updates to keep this plugin compatible with the latest WordPress versions. ## Screenshots [⌊Integrated Search - Search by slug directly using the default WordPress search box⌉⌊Integrated Search - Search by slug directly using the default WordPress search box⌉[ **Integrated Search** – Search by slug directly using the default WordPress search box [⌊ID and Slug Columns - Sortable ID and Slug columns in the admin post list⌉⌊ID and Slug Columns - Sortable ID and Slug columns in the admin post list⌉[ **ID and Slug Columns** – Sortable ID and Slug columns in the admin post list [⌊Settings Page - Comprehensive settings panel with post type selection⌉⌊Settings Page - Comprehensive settings panel with post type selection⌉[ **Settings Page** – Comprehensive settings panel with post type selection [⌊Column Customization - Enable/disable columns and customize labels⌉⌊Column Customization- Enable/disable columns and customize labels⌉[ **Column Customization** – Enable/disable columns and customize labels [⌊User Permissions - Control which user roles can access features⌉⌊User Permissions- Control which user roles can access features⌉[ **User Permissions** – Control which user roles can access features ## Installation #### Automatic Installation 1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel 2. Navigate to **Plugins Add New** 3. Search for “Slug Search and Admin Columns” 4. Click **Install Now** and then **Activate** 5. Go to **Settings Slug Search & Columns** to configure #### Manual Installation 1. Download the plugin ZIP file 2. Log in to your WordPress admin panel 3. Navigate to **Plugins Add New Upload Plugin** 4. Choose the downloaded ZIP file and click **Install Now** 5. Click **Activate Plugin** 6. Go to **Settings Slug Search & Columns** to configure #### Configuration After activation: 1. Navigate to **Settings Slug Search & Columns** 2. Select which post types to enable (Posts, Pages, Custom Post Types) 3. Enable ID and/or Slug columns as needed 4. Set user capability level for column visibility 5. Customize column labels if desired 6. Click **Save Changes** That’s it! You can now search by slug directly in the main WordPress search bar, and columns will appear in your admin post lists. ## FAQ ### Does this work with custom post types? Yes! The plugin works with all public post types. You can enable or disable the features for each post type individually from the settings page. ### Is it safe for non-admin users? Absolutely. You can control which user roles see the columns and search functionality by setting the capability level in the settings. By default, only Editors and Administrators have access. ### Will this slow down my admin panel? No. The plugin is lightweight and only runs in the WordPress admin area. It uses native WordPress queries and is optimized for performance. ### Can I customize the column labels? Yes! You can customize the labels for both the ID and Slug columns from the settings page to match your workflow or language preferences. ### Does it work with Gutenberg and Classic Editor? Yes! The plugin works seamlessly with both the Gutenberg block editor and the Classic Editor. ### Will it conflict with other plugins? The plugin is designed to be compatible with other WordPress plugins. It uses unique function names and follows WordPress best practices to avoid conflicts. ### Can I search by slug on the front-end? No, this plugin only adds search functionality to the WordPress admin area. It’s designed specifically for content management, not front-end search. ### What happens when I uninstall the plugin? The plugin includes a clean uninstall process that removes all settings and data from your database. Your posts and content remain completely untouched. ### Does it support multisite? Yes! The plugin works on both single WordPress installations and multisite networks. Settings are configured per site. ### Is there a Pro version? Currently, this is a free plugin with all features included. Future premium features may be added based on user feedback. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a7385fe8d2e80b9aba38dfd6a246650e78f1ffde66c3f2c825e97a53059cb4fb? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[This plugin really helped](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/this-plugin-really-helped/)󠁿 [Dhaval Vachhani](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dvpatel/) January 13, 2026 This plugin really helped me save a lot of time on my client’s site, which had more than 10,000 posts. Searching by slug makes finding content fast and stress-free compared to the default WordPress search. The slug and ID columns are super helpful and don’t slow down the admin at all. Simple, lightweight, and a must-have for managing large WordPress sites. [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/slug-search-and-admin-columns/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Slug Search and Admin Columns” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Code and Core ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/codeandcore/) [Translate “Slug Search and Admin Columns” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/slug-search-and-admin-columns) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/slug-search-and-admin-columns/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/slug-search-and-admin-columns/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/slug-search-and-admin-columns/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/slug-search-and-admin-columns/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 3.0.0 – 2026-06-03 * Feature: Added Word Count, Thumbnail, and Last Modified columns. * Feature: Added Export to CSV functionality for post lists. * Feature: Added Search Mode settings to combine slug search with standard search. * Fix: Resolved toggle state syncing issue for “Select All” in settings. #### 2.0.1 – 2026-03-18 * Enhancement: Added deactivation feedback modal with premium glassmorphic design. * Enhancement: Added automatic redirect to settings page upon plugin activation. * Refactor: Moved deactivation feedback logic to dedicated `SSAC_Deactivation_Feedback` class. #### 2.0.0 – 2026-01-29 * Major Update: Search functionality now integrated directly into the main WordPress search box. * Improvement: Removed separate “Slug Search” input field for a cleaner UI. * Improvement: Removed “Search Mode” settings; plugin now automatically handles fuzzy/partial matching for slug-like queries. * Enhancement: Streamlined codebase for better performance. #### 1.0.1 – 2025-12-23 * Fix: Fatal error on activation due to missing OpenSSL extension check. * Fix: Function name collision with other plugins from same author. * Improvement: Added file existence check for admin assets. #### 1.0.0 – 2025-12-22 * **Initial Release** * Slug search functionality with exact and partial match modes * Sortable ID and Slug columns for admin post lists * Comprehensive settings page with post type selection * User capability control for column visibility * Customizable column labels * Clean uninstall process * Full WordPress coding standards compliance * Security: Proper sanitization, validation, and capability checks * Privacy: Optional anonymous telemetry with user control * Multilingual ready with translation support ## Meta * Version **3.0.0** * Last updated **1 month ago** * Active installations **100+** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0.2** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Tags * [admin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/admin/)[columns](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/columns/) [custom columns](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/custom-columns/)[search](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/search/) [slug](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/slug/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/slug-search-and-admin-columns/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/slug-search-and-admin-columns/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/slug-search-and-admin-columns/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/slug-search-and-admin-columns/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/slug-search-and-admin-columns/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/slug-search-and-admin-columns/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/slug-search-and-admin-columns/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/slug-search-and-admin-columns/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Code and Core ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/codeandcore/) ## Support Got something to say? 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