Default Post Author vs WP Post Front (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, Default Post Author has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Default Post Author has accumulated 5.7K+ total downloads while WP Post Front has 1.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Default Post Author | WP Post Front | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 1 | 1 | |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 5.7K+ | ◄ | 1.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2024 | 2016 | |
| Age | 2 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 8.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.2 | 1.1 |
Rating
5/5Default Post Author
WP Post Front5/5
Total Reviews
1Default Post Author
WP Post Front1
Active Installs
1.0K+Default Post Author
◄WP Post Front10
Total Downloads
5.7K+Default Post Author
◄WP Post Front1.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ADefault Post Author
WP Post FrontN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoDefault Post Author
◄WP Post Front9 years ago
First Released
2024Default Post Author
WP Post Front2016
Age
2 yearsDefault Post Author
WP Post Front10 years
WP Requires
6.1+Default Post Author
WP Post Front3.0.1+
PHP Requires
8.0+Default Post Author
WP Post Frontfalse+
Business Model
FreeDefault Post Author
WP Post FrontFree
Latest Version
2.2Default Post Author
WP Post Front1.1
Rating Breakdown
Default Post Author
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP Post Front
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Default Post Author Reviews
by Shamim Ahamed
Default post author
With this plugin, you can easily define a default author for all new posts, ensuring consistency and saving you valuable time.
WP Post Front Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Default Post Author or WP Post Front more popular?
Default Post Author has 1.0K+ active installations while WP Post Front has 10. Default Post Author is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Default Post Author or WP Post Front?
Default Post Author has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while WP Post Front has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Default Post Author and WP Post Front free?
Default Post Author is free and WP Post Front is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Default Post Author or WP Post Front?
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?
Default Post Author was last updated 4 months ago and WP Post Front was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.