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Author Filters

v3.5.6

by Clarion Technologies · updated 5 years ago

Author filters plugin integrates an author filter drop down to sort listing on post, page, custom post type in admin.

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Rank
#6,854
Down5 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,150
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
18.2K
18,176 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
4 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +78.6% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~29d

Author Filters at a glance

Author Filters is a WordPress plugin by Clarion Technologies with 1K+ active installs, the #6,854 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 79% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 3.5.6 came out on Dec 21, 2020, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.6.23. Among the 33 plugins tagged “sorting”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2016.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

233 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Author Filters Compare series
Downloads over time: 19 days across 1 series.102030Oct 10Oct 13Oct 16Oct 19Oct 22Oct 25Oct 28
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DateAuthor Filters
Oct 28, 202612
Oct 27, 202610
Oct 26, 202632
Oct 25, 202614
Oct 24, 202612
Oct 23, 202616
Oct 22, 202629
Oct 21, 20268
Oct 20, 20269
Oct 19, 202614
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20267
Oct 16, 202615
Oct 15, 202610
Oct 14, 202613
Oct 13, 202613
Oct 12, 20264
Oct 11, 20265
Oct 10, 20267

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,149 · -2.2% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.1.2K1.2K1.2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.6.23
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20261,149
Nov 8, 20261,153
Nov 7, 20261,150
Nov 5, 20261,154
Nov 4, 20261,157
Nov 3, 20261,148
Nov 2, 20261,157
Nov 1, 20261,158
Oct 31, 20261,169
Oct 30, 20261,173
Oct 29, 20261,166
Oct 28, 20261,166
Oct 27, 20261,175

Rank over time

#6,854 · down 30 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#6.8K#6.9KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.6.23
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#6,854
Nov 8, 2026#6,849
Nov 7, 2026#6,858
Nov 6, 2026#6,861
Nov 5, 2026#6,852
Nov 4, 2026#6,840
Nov 3, 2026#6,849
Nov 2, 2026#6,826
Nov 1, 2026#6,823
Oct 31, 2026#6,791
Oct 30, 2026#6,789
Oct 29, 2026#6,809
Oct 28, 2026#6,830
Oct 27, 2026#6,824

Growth %

Average -0.17% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.35%
Nov 8, 2026+0.26%
Nov 7, 2026-0.17%
Nov 5, 2026-0.26%
Nov 4, 2026+0.78%
Nov 3, 2026-0.78%
Nov 2, 2026-0.09%
Nov 1, 2026-0.94%
Oct 31, 2026-0.34%
Oct 30, 2026+0.60%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-0.77%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.6.23
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20261K+
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #6830 → #6852
    • Tested up to 5.6.22 → 5.6.23

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v3.599%
  • v3.01.1%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
3.5.6
Requires WordPress
4.9
Tested up to
5.6.23
Requires PHP
–
First released
May 31, 2016
Last updated
Dec 21, 2020
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Author Filters

How many websites use Author Filters?

Author Filters is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,854 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Author Filters been downloaded?

18,176 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats

When was Author Filters last updated?

Version 3.5.6 came out on Dec 21, 2020 (5 years ago). See every release

Is Author Filters compatible with the latest WordPress?

Author Filters’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.6.23, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.

Does Author Filters have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Author Filters. See its security record

Is Author Filters still maintained?

Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Author Filters have?

5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Author Filters?

The plugins most like Author Filters, by the tags they share, are No Page Comment (10K+), Posts in Page (10K+) and Display Posts (70K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

4 reviews

  • 5 stars: 4 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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Author Filters
Estimated installs≈ 1,150
Reported installs1K+
Rating5.0
Reviews4
Total downloads18.2K
AuthorClarion Technologies
First releasedMay 31, 2016
Version3.5.6
Requires WP4.9
Requires PHP–
Last updatedDec 21, 2020

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