# Best Post Author Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 7 post author plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Guest Author, Default Post Author, Custom roles for author.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Guest Author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/guest-author/) | 5K+ | 4.2/5 (13) | Aug 16, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 2 | [Default Post Author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/default-post-author/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (2) | Dec 4, 2025 | 49/100 |
| 3 | [Custom roles for author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-roles-for-author/) | 30+ | — | Mar 11, 2012 | 24/100 |
| 4 | [Cool Author Box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cool-author-box/) | 10+ | — | May 15, 2010 | 31/100 |
| 5 | [CW Author Info](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cw-author-info/) | 10+ | — | Apr 26, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [Author Box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/master-mind-author-box/) | 10+ | — | May 20, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Who Published – Post Publisher Column](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/darven-who-published/) | <10 | — | Aug 28, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular post author plugin for WordPress?
Guest Author is the most popular post author plugin with 5K+ active installs and a 4.2/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many post author plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 7 plugins tagged “post author” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these post author plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 7 post 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/post-author/ · Generated 2026-10-11 05:01 UTC by PageForge