WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple… vs Guest Author (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple…
10K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple… has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 20 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 5.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple… has accumulated 995K+ total downloads while Guest Author has 72K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple… | Guest Author | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ◄ | 4.2/5 |
| Total Reviews | 20 | ◄ | 14 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 5.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 995K+ | ◄ | 72K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 days ago | ◄ | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2018 | |
| Age | 8 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.2.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.9.0 | 2.61 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple…
Guest Author
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple… averaged approximately 1,016 daily downloads while Guest Author averaged 17.
Recent Reviews
WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple… Reviews
I love
I love it
Doesn’t even work right
Can’t exactly use the plugin when it doesn’t work. Avatar doesn’t show up no matter what I do, and the only suggestion from documentation is to go to an admin menu that doesn’t exist. Uninstalling.
still trying to figure it all out
this is the last time i’m writing this
Guest Author Reviews
What they call support is rather weird
There was another comment that I’m simply repeating here because it describes my situation exactly – after three years, nothing has changed:“They don’t test their plugin with the best/highest selling
Feature request: nofollow the guest author URL
The plugin works as advertised and is quite simple and handy. I have one request though. These days nofollowing the URL might be suitable for some admins. So it is missing.
Personal URL not working
My site use the themes “Twenty Twenty-Two”. Custom URLs will not appear on the name.
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