ShowID for Post/Page/Category/Tag/Comment
This plugin shows post/page/category/tag/comment/media/user IDs on admin's edit post/page/category/tag/comment/media/user pages.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 6
- Active installs
- 7k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 26 Sep 2023
- Added
- Feb 2010
- Requires WP
- 3.9
- Tested up to
- WP 6.3.10
- Downloads
- 58,258
Our analysis
AI-assistedShowID for Post/Page/Category/Tag/Comment is a WordPress plugin that displays IDs for various elements such as posts, pages, categories, tags, comments, media, and users on the admin edit pages. It is designed for users with appropriate privileges, allowing them to view IDs relevant to their role, such as post IDs for authors and not for subscribers.
This plugin can be useful for site administrators and content creators who need to reference specific IDs for development or management purposes. It is available for free in the WordPress.org directory.
Best for: This plugin suits WordPress site administrators and authors who need to manage content IDs.
What it does well
- ✓Displays IDs for posts, pages, categories, tags, comments, media, and users
- ✓User-specific ID visibility based on role privileges
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
- ✓Compatible with WordPress up to version 6.3.10
- ✓Positive user ratings
Where it falls short
- •Limited feature information available
- •No information on support or updates beyond the last update date
Verdict
ShowID for Post/Page/Category/Tag/Comment provides a straightforward way to view IDs in the WordPress admin area, though its features are somewhat limited.
From the developer
The author's own description of ShowID for Post/Page/Category/Tag/Comment, lightly tidied.
This plugin shows post/page/category/tag/comment/media/user IDs on admin’s edit post/page/category/tag/comment/media/user pages. You can see the ID when you visit an edit post/page/category/tag/comment/media/user page.
Since this plugin hooks on ‘edit’ link, only users with priviledges can see IDs. For example, a user of author role can see post IDs, while a user of subscriber role cannot.
You can find a brief description in Japanese on a book Introduction to PHP for WordPress Users. (written in Japanese.)