Author List vs Kento Top Author (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Kento Top Author has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Author List leads in active installations (20 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Author List has accumulated 4.1K+ total downloads while Kento Top Author has 2.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Author List | Kento Top Author | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ► | 3 |
| Active Installs | 20 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 4.1K+ | ◄ | 2.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 years ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2014 | |
| Age | 13 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 3.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.2.1 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.5/5Author List
►Kento Top Author5/5
Total Reviews
2Author List
►Kento Top Author3
Active Installs
20Author List
◄Kento Top Author10
Total Downloads
4.1K+Author List
◄Kento Top Author2.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AAuthor List
Kento Top AuthorN/A
Last Updated
10 years agoAuthor List
◄Kento Top Author10 years ago
First Released
2013Author List
Kento Top Author2014
Age
13 yearsAuthor List
Kento Top Author12 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+Author List
Kento Top Author3.8+
PHP Requires
false+Author List
Kento Top Authorfalse+
Business Model
FreeAuthor List
Kento Top AuthorFree
Latest Version
2.2.1Author List
Kento Top Author1.0
Rating Breakdown
Author List
4.5/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Kento Top Author
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Author List or Kento Top Author more popular?
Author List has 20 active installations while Kento Top Author has 10. Author List is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Author List or Kento Top Author?
Author List has a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Kento Top Author has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Author List and Kento Top Author free?
Author List is free and Kento Top Author is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Author List or Kento Top Author?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Author List was last updated 10 years ago and Kento Top Author was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.