# Author RSS Feed vs Co-Authors, Multiple Auth…

> Author RSS Feed vs Co-Authors, Multiple Auth… compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Co-Authors, Multiple Author… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Author RSS Feed.

**Co-Authors, Multiple Author… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Author RSS Feed.** Choose Co-Authors, Multiple Author… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | Author RSS Feed | Co-Authors, Multiple Authors and Guest Authors in an Author Box with PublishPress Authors |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 20K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 54 | 23.6K ✅ |
| Download trend | -18.2% | +29.5% ✅ |
| Rating | — | 4.9/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 114 ✅ |
| Health score | 23/100 | 93/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 11 years ago | 4 weeks ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 4.2.39 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 90% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.2.5+ |
| First released | May 2015 | Jan 2020 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Author RSS Feed or Co-Authors, Multiple Author…?
Co-Authors, Multiple Author… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Author RSS Feed.  Choose Co-Authors, Multiple Author… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is Author RSS Feed more popular than Co-Authors, Multiple Author…?
Co-Authors, Multiple Author… is the more popular of the two with 20K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Author RSS Feed.

### Can I use Author RSS Feed and Co-Authors, Multiple Author… together?
Both plugins cover authors, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Author RSS Feed and Co-Authors, Multiple Author… free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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