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Ultimate Post List vs Authors Widget (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Ultimate Post List

Ultimate Post List

4.6(12)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Authors Widget

Authors Widget

5(4)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Authors Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Ultimate Post List leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Ultimate Post List has accumulated 61K+ total downloads while Authors Widget has 112K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Ultimate Post List
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Authors Widget5/5
Total Reviews
12Ultimate Post List
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Authors Widget4
Active Installs
2.0K+Ultimate Post List
◄
Authors Widget1.0K+
Total Downloads
61K+Ultimate Post List
►
Authors Widget112K+
Support Resolution
N/AUltimate Post List
Authors WidgetN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoUltimate Post List
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Authors Widget8 years ago
First Released
2016Ultimate Post List
Authors Widget2009
Age
10 yearsUltimate Post List
Authors Widget17 years
WP Requires
4.0+Ultimate Post List
Authors Widget2.0.2+
PHP Requires
5.2+Ultimate Post List
Authors Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeUltimate Post List
Authors WidgetFree
Latest Version
5.2.7.1Ultimate Post List
Authors Widget2.4.8

Rating Breakdown

Ultimate Post List

4.6/5(12 reviews)
5
67%
4
25%
3
8%
2
0%
1
0%

Authors Widget

5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Ultimate Post List Reviews

by chaffeeb

Love this plug-in and support

Ultimate post list has made it so much easier to display posts. It was easy to set up and works well. I ran into a problem from a recent update and was given immediate and effective support. Thanks Ul

by jjci

Good support, but unable to use plugin

I was impressed with the stated capabilities of the plugin and more impressed with the reviews of the support received by other users. I was already committed to using the PODS plugin to define my CPT

by cathylesliebell

Great Plugin

Just wanted to say thanks for keeping your plugin updated. The free version of the Ultimate Post List works great. I had an issue with my WordPress theme’s latest Update because the “More” button st

Authors Widget Reviews

by tijsgerritsen

Works as advertised!

Simple but effective

by Ronaldus

Great

Does exactly what it says. Very nice.

by wfeu

Does the job

Ive used this for years works great!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ultimate Post List or Authors Widget more popular?
Ultimate Post List has 2.0K+ active installations while Authors Widget has 1.0K+. Ultimate Post List is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Ultimate Post List or Authors Widget?
Ultimate Post List has a 4.6/5 rating from 12 reviews, while Authors Widget has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Ultimate Post List and Authors Widget free?
Ultimate Post List is free and Authors Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Ultimate Post List or Authors Widget?
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?
Ultimate Post List was last updated 4 months ago and Authors Widget was last updated 8 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.