# Additional Authors

> Additional Authors has 10+ active installs and 155 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 66/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Additional Authors is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

**Optionally extends the byline your theme already renders – see the FAQ.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,130
- **Downloads (30 days):** 155 (+91.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 66/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.4.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 2, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Palasthotel GmbH (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/palasthotel/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/additional-authors/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author/) | >100 | 202 |
| [meta fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta-fields/) | #9 | 21 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| author | >100 | 9,150 |
| meta fields | >100 | 5,872 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Edit Author Slug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/edit-author-slug/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (84) | May 27, 2025 | 57/100 |
| 2 | [WP Meta and Date Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-meta-and-date-remover/) | 90K+ | 4.2/5 (71) | May 31, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [Hide/Remove Metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-metadata/) | 20K+ | 3.6/5 (14) | May 27, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 4 | [Disable Author Archives](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-author-archives/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Aug 21, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [Meks Smart Author Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-smart-author-widget/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Jul 23, 2024 | 29/100 |
| 6 | [VK Post Author Display](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vk-post-author-display/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Aug 24, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 7 | [Starbox – the Author Box for Humans](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/starbox/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (203) | May 9, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 8 | [WP Author, Date and Meta Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-author-date-and-meta-remover/) | 10K+ | 3.2/5 (25) | Jan 25, 2021 | 38/100 |
| 9 | [Guest Author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/guest-author/) | 5K+ | 4.2/5 (13) | Aug 16, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [Authors List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/authors-list/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (22) | Nov 24, 2025 | 50/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Additional Authors free?
Yes. Additional Authors is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Additional Authors safe to use in 2026?
Additional Authors is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Additional Authors?
Additional Authors is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,130 times since it launched in May 2017. It was downloaded 155 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Additional Authors work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Additional Authors up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Additional Authors need?
Additional Authors requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Additional Authors last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.1, was released on October 2, 2026 (3 days ago).

### Who makes Additional Authors?
Additional Authors is developed and maintained by Palasthotel GmbH.

### What are the best alternatives to Additional Authors?
The most popular alternatives to Additional Authors are Edit Author Slug (100K+ installs), WP Meta and Date Remover (90K+ installs) and Hide/Remove Metadata (20K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/additional-authors/ · Generated 2026-10-05 18:25 UTC by PageForge