# Best Custom Author Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 3 custom author plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Change Author, Custom Author Byline, Assign Staff as Author for….

| # | 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 |
| 3 | [Assign Staff as Author for Total](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/assign-staff-as-author-for-total/) | 20+ | — | Jul 16, 2026 | 58/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular custom author plugin for WordPress?
Change Author is the most popular custom author plugin with 1K+ active installs and a 4/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many custom author plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 3 plugins tagged “custom author” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these custom author plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 3 custom author plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-author/ · Generated 2026-10-06 20:09 UTC by PageForge