Link Library vs Authors List (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Authors List has a higher user rating (5/5 from 22 reviews) while Link Library leads in active installations (10K+ vs 5.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Link Library has accumulated 2.4M+ total downloads while Authors List has 56K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Link Library | Authors List | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 97 | ◄ | 22 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 5.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.4M+ | ◄ | 56K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 days ago | ◄ | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2005 | 2019 | |
| Age | 21 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.4+ | 4.7.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 7.8.8 | 2.0.6.2 |
Rating Breakdown
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Authors List
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Link Library averaged approximately 248 daily downloads while Authors List averaged 18.
Recent Reviews
Link Library Reviews
Simple. Powerful. Useful.
One of the most useful plugins on all of WordPress. It has been, and remains, a classic.
Needs a little TLC
Nice plugin but throws 4 ‘Function wp_enqueue_style was called incorrectly’ PHP Notices. Would be nice to have the option to turn off the various scripts and styles it adds, as due to the above, yo
5⭐ Simple to get started, with lots of advanced options
Simple to get started, with lots of advanced options. It’s easy to dive right in and start adding your links – very intuitive. Only later do you start to realise just how many advanced options ther
Authors List Reviews
Excellent
Very good and customizable solution!
Great plugin, thanks
Great plugin. Thanks
Perfect
I’ve spent a lot of time looking for a way to create a list of post authors with their bios. Just found this plugin, added the simple shortcode with no extra attributes and got exactly what I was look
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