WordPress plugin comparison
Cite This Article vs WP Post Author
At a glance
- WP Post Author has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for Cite This Article.
- On a typical day, WP Post Author is downloaded about 805 times, Cite This Article about 6.
- Cite This Article is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.2 from 22 reviews.
- Cite This Article was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Oct 20, 2026 for WP Post Author.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Post Author has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for Cite This Article.
Line by line
WP Post Author leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Cite This Article |  WP Post Author |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #30,057 | #2,093 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 204 | 32K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.2(22) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.22 | ×0.94 |
| Last release | 6 days ago | 20 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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