# Assign Staff as Author for Total

> Assign Staff as Author for Total has 20+ active installs and 70 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 58/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Assign Staff as Author for Total works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.

**Assign staff members as the "author" for any page or post to be displayed in the post meta or author bio.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 2,715
- **Downloads (30 days):** 70 (+4.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 58/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.1.2
- **Last updated:** Jul 16, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.3+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WPExplorer (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpexplorer/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/assign-staff-as-author-for-total/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-author/) | #3 | 3 |
| [staff post type](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/staff-post-type/) | #1 | 1 |
| [total theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/total-theme/) | #3 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom author | >100 | 5,396 |
| staff post type | #24 | 431 |
| total theme | #45 | 3,472 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Change Author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/change-author/) | 1K+ | 4/5 (12) | Nov 28, 2017 | 35/100 |
| 2 | [Custom Author Byline](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-author-byline/) | 500+ | 3/5 (10) | Jun 8, 2011 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Assign Staff as Author for Total free?
Yes. Assign Staff as Author for Total is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Assign Staff as Author for Total safe to use in 2026?
Assign Staff as Author for Total works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Assign Staff as Author for Total?
Assign Staff as Author for Total is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,715 times since it launched in March 2020. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Assign Staff as Author for Total work with WordPress 7.1?
Assign Staff as Author for Total is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Assign Staff as Author for Total need?
Assign Staff as Author for Total requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Assign Staff as Author for Total last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.2, was released on July 16, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Assign Staff as Author for Total?
Assign Staff as Author for Total is developed and maintained by WPExplorer.

### What are the best alternatives to Assign Staff as Author for Total?
The most popular alternatives to Assign Staff as Author for Total are Change Author (1K+ installs) and Custom Author Byline (500+ installs).


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