Custom Author Byline vs Custom Guest Authors (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, Custom Author Byline has a higher user rating (3/5 from 10 reviews) and leads in active installations (500 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Author Byline has accumulated 24K+ total downloads while Custom Guest Authors has 728.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Custom Author Byline | Custom Guest Authors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 10 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 24K+ | ◄ | 728 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 14 years ago | ► | 3 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2026 | |
| Age | 16 years | 2 months | |
| WP Requires | 2.9.2+ | 5.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 8.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2 | 2.3.1 |
Rating
3/5Custom Author Byline
◄Custom Guest AuthorsN/A
Total Reviews
10Custom Author Byline
◄Custom Guest Authors0
Active Installs
500Custom Author Byline
◄Custom Guest Authors0
Total Downloads
24K+Custom Author Byline
◄Custom Guest Authors728
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Author Byline
Custom Guest AuthorsN/A
Last Updated
14 years agoCustom Author Byline
►Custom Guest Authors3 weeks ago
First Released
2010Custom Author Byline
Custom Guest Authors2026
Age
16 yearsCustom Author Byline
Custom Guest Authors2 months
WP Requires
2.9.2+Custom Author Byline
Custom Guest Authors5.7+
PHP Requires
false+Custom Author Byline
Custom Guest Authors8.2+
Business Model
FreeCustom Author Byline
Custom Guest AuthorsFree
Latest Version
1.2Custom Author Byline
Custom Guest Authors2.3.1
Rating Breakdown
Custom Author Byline
3/5(10 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
Custom Guest Authors
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Custom Author Byline or Custom Guest Authors more popular?
Custom Author Byline has 500 active installations while Custom Guest Authors has 0. Custom Author Byline is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Author Byline or Custom Guest Authors?
Custom Author Byline has a 3/5 rating from 10 reviews, while Custom Guest Authors has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Custom Author Byline and Custom Guest Authors free?
Custom Author Byline is free and Custom Guest Authors is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Author Byline or Custom Guest Authors?
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 Custom Guest Authors was last updated 3 weeks ago.
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