Byline
v0.25by mattdu · updated 13 years ago
Solves the co/multi-author problem without modifying the theme. Uses a custom taxonomy, "Byline," that replaces the Display Author.
- Rank
- #11,918
- Up41 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 245
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 12.2K
- 12,181 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Byline at a glance
Byline is a WordPress plugin by mattdu with 200+ active installs, the #11,918 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 0.25 came out on Mar 11, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “coauthors”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats96 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Byline |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 245 · -3.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 245 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 244 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 245 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 243 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 245 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 245 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 245 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 244 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 243 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 242 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 245 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 244 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 255 |
Rank over time
#11,918 · up 57 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #11,918 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,959 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,961 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #11,955 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,001 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,937 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,967 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,937 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,969 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,989 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,035 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,911 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #11,970 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #11,975 |
Growth %
Average -0.31% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.41% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.41% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.82% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.41% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.41% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.41% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.22% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.41% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.31% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.25100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.25
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 30, 2012
- Last updated
- Mar 11, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Byline
How many websites use Byline?
Byline is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #11,918 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Byline been downloaded?
12,181 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Byline last updated?
Version 0.25 came out on Mar 11, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Byline compatible with the latest WordPress?
Byline’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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.
Is Byline still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Byline have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Byline?
The plugins most like Byline, by the tags they share, are Co-Authors Widget (40+), Extend Co-Authors Plus for FacetWP (10+) and Co-Authors Plus (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 245 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 12.2K |
| Author | mattdu |
| First released | Dec 30, 2012 |
| Version | 0.25 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 11, 2013 |
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