# Co-Authors, Multiple Auth… vs Top Authors

> Co-Authors, Multiple Auth… vs Top Authors compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Co-Authors, Multiple Author… comes out ahead, winning 8 of 8 head-to-head checks against Top Authors.

**Co-Authors, Multiple Author… comes out ahead, winning 8 of 8 head-to-head checks against Top Authors.** Choose Co-Authors, Multiple Author… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | Co-Authors, Multiple Authors and Guest Authors in an Author Box with PublishPress Authors | Top Authors |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 20K+ ✅ | 100+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 23.6K ✅ | 113 |
| Download trend | +29.5% ✅ | -0.9% |
| Rating | 4.9/5 ✅ | 4.7/5 |
| Reviews | 114 ✅ | 6 |
| Health score | 93/100 ✅ | 36/100 |
| Last updated | 4 weeks ago ✅ | 11 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 4.2.39 |
| Support resolved | 90% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.2.5+ | Any |
| First released | Jan 2020 | Oct 2010 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Co-Authors, Multiple Author… or Top Authors?
Co-Authors, Multiple Author… comes out ahead, winning 8 of 8 head-to-head checks against Top Authors. Choose Co-Authors, Multiple Author… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is Co-Authors, Multiple Author… more popular than Top Authors?
Co-Authors, Multiple Author… is the more popular of the two with 20K+ active installs, compared with 100+ for Top Authors.

### Can I use Co-Authors, Multiple Author… and Top Authors 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 Co-Authors, Multiple Author… and Top Authors 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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