# Top Authors

> Top Authors has 100+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 6 reviews and 113 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Top Authors shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Top authors allows yoy to list your top authors with plenty of options. You can set the following in each widget:**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 20,150
- **Downloads (30 days):** 113 (-0.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.11
- **Last updated:** Jun 10, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** danielpataki (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/danielpataki/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/top-authors/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [authors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/authors/) | #16 | 76 |
| [gravatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gravatar/) | #26 | 89 |
| [list](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/list/) | #44 | 181 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,124 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,319 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| authors | >100 | 9,556 |
| gravatar | >100 | 552 |
| list | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Co-Authors, Multiple Authors and Guest Authors in an Author Box with PublishPress Authors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/publishpress-authors/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (114) | Sep 23, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [Co-Authors Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/co-authors-plus/) | 20K+ | 3.5/5 (77) | Jun 26, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 3 | [Smart User Slug Hider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-user-slug-hider/) | 2K+ | 4.9/5 (55) | Apr 17, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 4 | [Just Writing Statistics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/just-writing-statistics/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Feb 26, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 5 | [Osom Author Pro](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-author-pro/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Sep 17, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 6 | [Authors Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/authors/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Nov 28, 2017 | 34/100 |
| 7 | [Post Pay Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-pay-counter/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (46) | Aug 16, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 8 | [Novelist](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/novelist/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (9) | Aug 29, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 9 | [Simple User Listing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-user-listing/) | 900+ | 5/5 (17) | Feb 21, 2025 | 42/100 |
| 10 | [List all posts by Authors, nested Categories and Titles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-all-posts-by-authors-nested-categories-and-titles/) | 600+ | 5/5 (10) | Aug 13, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Top Authors safe to use in 2026?
Top Authors shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Top Authors?
Top Authors is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 20,150 times since it launched in October 2010. It was downloaded 113 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Top Authors work with WordPress 7.1?
Top Authors is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Top Authors last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.11, was released on June 10, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Top Authors?
Top Authors is developed and maintained by danielpataki.

### What are the best alternatives to Top Authors?
The most popular alternatives to Top Authors are Co-Authors, Multiple Author… (20K+ installs), Co-Authors Plus (20K+ installs) and Smart User Slug Hider (2K+ installs).


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