Custom Author Byline vs Byline (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) while Custom Author Byline leads in active installations (500 vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Author Byline has accumulated 24K+ total downloads while Byline has 11K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Custom Author Byline | Byline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 10 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 24K+ | ◄ | 11K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 14 years ago | ► | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2012 | |
| Age | 16 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.9.2+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2 | 0.25 |
Rating
3/5Custom Author Byline
►Byline5/5
Total Reviews
10Custom Author Byline
◄Byline5
Active Installs
500Custom Author Byline
◄Byline200
Total Downloads
24K+Custom Author Byline
◄Byline11K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Author Byline
BylineN/A
Last Updated
14 years agoCustom Author Byline
►Byline13 years ago
First Released
2010Custom Author Byline
Byline2012
Age
16 yearsCustom Author Byline
Byline14 years
WP Requires
2.9.2+Custom Author Byline
Byline3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+Custom Author Byline
Bylinefalse+
Business Model
FreeCustom Author Byline
BylineFree
Latest Version
1.2Custom Author Byline
Byline0.25
Rating Breakdown
Custom Author Byline
3/5(10 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
Byline
5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Custom Author Byline or Byline more popular?
Custom Author Byline has 500 active installations while Byline has 200. Custom Author Byline is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Author Byline or Byline?
Custom Author Byline has a 3/5 rating from 10 reviews, while Byline has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Custom Author Byline and Byline free?
Custom Author Byline is free and Byline is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Author Byline or Byline?
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?
Custom Author Byline was last updated 14 years ago and Byline was last updated 13 years ago.
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