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Co-Authors Plus vs Extra Authors Redirect (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Co-Authors Plus

Co-Authors Plus

3.5(77)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 months ago
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Extra Authors Redirect

Extra Authors Redirect

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Extra Authors Redirect has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Co-Authors Plus leads in active installations (20K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Co-Authors Plus has accumulated 1.4M+ total downloads while Extra Authors Redirect has 2.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.5/5Co-Authors Plus
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Extra Authors Redirect5/5
Total Reviews
77Co-Authors Plus
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Extra Authors Redirect1
Active Installs
20K+Co-Authors Plus
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Extra Authors Redirect10
Total Downloads
1.4M+Co-Authors Plus
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Extra Authors Redirect2.3K+
Support Resolution
N/ACo-Authors Plus
Extra Authors RedirectN/A
Last Updated
5 months agoCo-Authors Plus
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Extra Authors Redirect11 years ago
First Released
2009Co-Authors Plus
Extra Authors Redirect2013
Age
17 yearsCo-Authors Plus
Extra Authors Redirect13 years
WP Requires
5.9+Co-Authors Plus
Extra Authors Redirect3.3+
PHP Requires
7.4+Co-Authors Plus
Extra Authors Redirectfalse+
Business Model
FreeCo-Authors Plus
Extra Authors RedirectFree
Latest Version
3.7.0Co-Authors Plus
Extra Authors Redirect1.2

Rating Breakdown

Co-Authors Plus

3.5/5(77 reviews)
5
47%
4
10%
3
9%
2
10%
1
23%

Extra Authors Redirect

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Co-Authors Plus Reviews

by jroselarsen

Great plugin – but support sucks

Would be a 5 star.But since reporting an error for more than a month ago, nothing has happened.Have to keep previous version to avoid errors.(Not possible for co-authors to edit posts without error)Wo

by audunmb

Several issues, little support

The latest update with new blocks adds much functionality, but unfortunately the plugin has some bugs and seems to be poorly supported. It’s a volunteer effort mostly, and there doesn’t seem to be an

by vytecolombia

Excelente plugin

Simplemente si quieres agregar varios autores a una entrada o simplemente cambiarlos, este plugin lo soluciona de una manera excelente, intuitiva y sin tanto complique. Muchas gracias a los desarr

Extra Authors Redirect Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Co-Authors Plus or Extra Authors Redirect more popular?
Co-Authors Plus has 20K+ active installations while Extra Authors Redirect has 10. Co-Authors Plus is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Co-Authors Plus or Extra Authors Redirect?
Co-Authors Plus has a 3.5/5 rating from 77 reviews, while Extra Authors Redirect has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Co-Authors Plus and Extra Authors Redirect free?
Co-Authors Plus is free and Extra Authors Redirect is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Co-Authors Plus or Extra Authors Redirect?
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?
Co-Authors Plus was last updated 5 months ago and Extra Authors Redirect was last updated 11 years ago.

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