Question 1

What is the best WordPress Post Author plugin?

Accepted Answer

The most widely used post author plugins are ranked by active installations on PluginSift. You can sort by popularity, rating, or recent updates to find the best option for your needs. As of April 2026, there are 7 post author plugins available.

Question 2

How many WordPress Post Author plugins are there?

Accepted Answer

As of April 2026, there are 7 WordPress post author plugins listed on PluginSift. This includes free, freemium, and premium options from various developers.

Question 3

Are there free Post Author plugins for WordPress?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the majority of WordPress post author plugins offer a free version. Many also have premium tiers with advanced features. You can use the filter options above to browse only free plugins.

Question 4

How do I compare Post Author plugins?

Accepted Answer

PluginSift lets you compare any two plugins side by side. Visit a plugin page and click "Compare", or use the Compare tool in the navigation. Comparison pages show ratings, active installations, support quality, update frequency, and more.

WordPress Post Author Plugins

Guest Author

Default Post Author

Custom roles for author

Author Box

Cool Author Box

CW Author Info

Darven – Who Published

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