Byline vs Content Flow Manager (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, Byline has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Byline has accumulated 11K+ total downloads while Content Flow Manager has 185.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Byline | Content Flow Manager | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 11K+ | ◄ | 185 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 13 years ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2026 | |
| Age | 14 years | 2 months | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 8.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.25 | 1.0.2 |
Rating
5/5Byline
◄Content Flow ManagerN/A
Total Reviews
5Byline
◄Content Flow Manager0
Active Installs
200Byline
◄Content Flow Manager0
Total Downloads
11K+Byline
◄Content Flow Manager185
Support Resolution
N/AByline
Content Flow ManagerN/A
Last Updated
13 years agoByline
►Content Flow Manager1 month ago
First Released
2012Byline
Content Flow Manager2026
Age
14 yearsByline
Content Flow Manager2 months
WP Requires
3.0.1+Byline
Content Flow Manager6.0+
PHP Requires
false+Byline
Content Flow Manager8.0+
Business Model
FreeByline
Content Flow ManagerFree
Latest Version
0.25Byline
Content Flow Manager1.0.2
Rating Breakdown
Byline
5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Content Flow Manager
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Byline or Content Flow Manager more popular?
Byline has 200 active installations while Content Flow Manager has 0. Byline is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Byline or Content Flow Manager?
Byline has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Content Flow Manager has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Byline and Content Flow Manager free?
Byline is free and Content Flow Manager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Byline or Content Flow Manager?
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?
Byline was last updated 13 years ago and Content Flow Manager was last updated 1 month ago.
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