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Co-Authors Plus vs Wpi Multiple Contributors (2026)

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

Co-Authors Plus

Co-Authors Plus

3.5(77)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 months ago
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VS
Wpi Multiple Contributors

Wpi Multiple Contributors

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
View Wpi Multiple Contributors

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Co-Authors Plus has a higher user rating (3.5/5 from 77 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Co-Authors Plus has accumulated 1.4M+ total downloads while Wpi Multiple Contributors has 1.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.5/5Co-Authors Plus
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Wpi Multiple ContributorsN/A
Total Reviews
77Co-Authors Plus
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Wpi Multiple Contributors0
Active Installs
20K+Co-Authors Plus
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Wpi Multiple Contributors10
Total Downloads
1.4M+Co-Authors Plus
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Wpi Multiple Contributors1.3K+
Support Resolution
N/ACo-Authors Plus
Wpi Multiple ContributorsN/A
Last Updated
5 months agoCo-Authors Plus
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Wpi Multiple Contributors10 years ago
First Released
2009Co-Authors Plus
Wpi Multiple Contributors2016
Age
17 yearsCo-Authors Plus
Wpi Multiple Contributors10 years
WP Requires
5.9+Co-Authors Plus
Wpi Multiple Contributors4.4.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Co-Authors Plus
Wpi Multiple Contributorsfalse+
Business Model
FreeCo-Authors Plus
Wpi Multiple ContributorsFree
Latest Version
3.7.0Co-Authors Plus
Wpi Multiple Contributors1.0

Rating Breakdown

Co-Authors Plus

3.5/5(77 reviews)
5
47%
4
10%
3
9%
2
10%
1
23%

Wpi Multiple Contributors

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

Recent Reviews

Co-Authors Plus Reviews

by jroselarsen

Great plugin – but support sucks

Would be a 5 star.But since reporting an error for more than a month ago, nothing has happened.Have to keep previous version to avoid errors.(Not possible for co-authors to edit posts without error)Wo

by audunmb

Several issues, little support

The latest update with new blocks adds much functionality, but unfortunately the plugin has some bugs and seems to be poorly supported. It’s a volunteer effort mostly, and there doesn’t seem to be an

by vytecolombia

Excelente plugin

Simplemente si quieres agregar varios autores a una entrada o simplemente cambiarlos, este plugin lo soluciona de una manera excelente, intuitiva y sin tanto complique. Muchas gracias a los desarr

Wpi Multiple Contributors Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Co-Authors Plus or Wpi Multiple Contributors more popular?
Co-Authors Plus has 20K+ active installations while Wpi Multiple Contributors has 10. Co-Authors Plus is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Co-Authors Plus or Wpi Multiple Contributors?
Co-Authors Plus has a 3.5/5 rating from 77 reviews, while Wpi Multiple Contributors has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Co-Authors Plus and Wpi Multiple Contributors free?
Co-Authors Plus is free and Wpi Multiple Contributors is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Co-Authors Plus or Wpi Multiple Contributors?
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?
Co-Authors Plus was last updated 5 months ago and Wpi Multiple Contributors was last updated 10 years ago.

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