How to Change Slug in Wordpress
- George Apostolov
How to Change Slug in Wordpress: step-by-step guide
Visit your site and navigate to 'Posts'.
Select 'Categories'.
Once you have access to your 'Categories', go to 'View' and click 'Classic view'.
Look for the 'Name' field and hover over your mouse to a category. Click 'Edit' to change the slug.
In the 'Edit Category', go to the 'Name' field and type the new text for your URL.
Click the 'Update' button to save changes.
Click 'Go to categories' to verify the changes.
That's it! You have successfully changed your slug in WordPress.
Quick answer: To change a slug in WordPress, navigate to Posts, select Categories, and switch to Classic view. Hover over a category, click Edit, enter the new text in the Name field, and click Update. Finally, click Go to categories to verify.
About this WordPress tutorial
Update category slugs in WordPress by accessing Posts, editing the category details in Classic view, and saving the changes. This guide shows how to change Slug in Wordpress in 8 steps, starting with "Visit your site and navigate to 'Posts'" and finishing with "That's it! You have successfully changed your slug in WordPress". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real WordPress interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to change Slug in Wordpress?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your WordPress data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under WordPress. Related guides: How to Change the Author in WordPress Posts, How to Change the Domain Name on WordPress and How to Change the Font Style in WordPress. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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