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Co-Authors Plus vs Posts 2 Posts (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
Posts 2 Posts

Posts 2 Posts

4.8(101)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 weeks ago
View Posts 2 Posts

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Posts 2 Posts has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 101 reviews) while Co-Authors Plus leads in active installations (20K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Co-Authors Plus has accumulated 1.4M+ total downloads while Posts 2 Posts has 406K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.5/5Co-Authors Plus
►
Posts 2 Posts4.8/5
Total Reviews
77Co-Authors Plus
►
Posts 2 Posts101
Active Installs
20K+Co-Authors Plus
◄
Posts 2 Posts10K+
Total Downloads
1.4M+Co-Authors Plus
◄
Posts 2 Posts406K+
Support Resolution
N/ACo-Authors Plus
Posts 2 Posts100%
Last Updated
5 months agoCo-Authors Plus
►
Posts 2 Posts4 weeks ago
First Released
2009Co-Authors Plus
Posts 2 Posts2010
Age
17 yearsCo-Authors Plus
Posts 2 Posts16 years
WP Requires
5.9+Co-Authors Plus
Posts 2 Posts6.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Co-Authors Plus
Posts 2 Posts5.6+
Business Model
FreeCo-Authors Plus
Posts 2 PostsFree
Latest Version
3.7.0Co-Authors Plus
Posts 2 Posts1.7.8

Rating Breakdown

Co-Authors Plus

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

Posts 2 Posts

4.8/5(101 reviews)
5
96%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
4%

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

Posts 2 Posts Reviews

by Marina_Kolbina

The Best!

Очень долго с этим плагином живу. Лучшее. Удобно, что при добавлении новой записи ее можно сразу прикрепить, куда следует!

by Andrea Barbieri

great plugin, really useful

Makes it really easy to create connections between post types. Perfect for building libraries with connections between papers, authors, books, etc.

by dmdnz

Awesome

awesome

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Co-Authors Plus or Posts 2 Posts more popular?
Co-Authors Plus has 20K+ active installations while Posts 2 Posts has 10K+. Co-Authors Plus is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Co-Authors Plus or Posts 2 Posts?
Co-Authors Plus has a 3.5/5 rating from 77 reviews, while Posts 2 Posts has a 4.8/5 rating from 101 reviews.
Are Co-Authors Plus and Posts 2 Posts free?
Co-Authors Plus is free and Posts 2 Posts is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Co-Authors Plus or Posts 2 Posts?
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 Posts 2 Posts was last updated 4 weeks ago.

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