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Co-Authors Plus vs Post Pay Counter (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
View Co-Authors Plus
VS
Post Pay Counter

Post Pay Counter

4.8(46)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Post Pay Counter

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Post Pay Counter has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 46 reviews) while Co-Authors Plus leads in active installations (20K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Co-Authors Plus has accumulated 1.4M+ total downloads while Post Pay Counter has 117K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.5/5Co-Authors Plus
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Post Pay Counter4.8/5
Total Reviews
77Co-Authors Plus
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Post Pay Counter46
Active Installs
20K+Co-Authors Plus
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Post Pay Counter2.0K+
Total Downloads
1.4M+Co-Authors Plus
◄
Post Pay Counter117K+
Support Resolution
N/ACo-Authors Plus
Post Pay CounterN/A
Last Updated
5 months agoCo-Authors Plus
►
Post Pay Counter3 months ago
First Released
2009Co-Authors Plus
Post Pay Counter2011
Age
17 yearsCo-Authors Plus
Post Pay Counter15 years
WP Requires
5.9+Co-Authors Plus
Post Pay Counter3.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+Co-Authors Plus
Post Pay Counterfalse+
Business Model
FreeCo-Authors Plus
Post Pay CounterFree
Latest Version
3.7.0Co-Authors Plus
Post Pay Counter2.793

Rating Breakdown

Co-Authors Plus

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

Post Pay Counter

4.8/5(46 reviews)
5
93%
4
0%
3
4%
2
2%
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

Post Pay Counter Reviews

by quattrotos

Excellent App

I’ve been using this app for almost 3 years now. Features are excellent and so is the Customer Service. Stefano is very responsive and he always looked at my concerns. The app is regulary improving al

by frank

Great for user management

A very good plugin to keep your payments and staff management at ease.

by pukos

Great Plugin – Superb support

The ONLY valid plugin to manage editor payment at any level. Tons of options but easy to configure. Great support!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Co-Authors Plus or Post Pay Counter more popular?
Co-Authors Plus has 20K+ active installations while Post Pay Counter has 2.0K+. Co-Authors Plus is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Co-Authors Plus or Post Pay Counter?
Co-Authors Plus has a 3.5/5 rating from 77 reviews, while Post Pay Counter has a 4.8/5 rating from 46 reviews.
Are Co-Authors Plus and Post Pay Counter free?
Co-Authors Plus is free and Post Pay Counter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Co-Authors Plus or Post Pay Counter?
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 Post Pay Counter was last updated 3 months ago.

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