WordPress plugin comparison
Author by Category vs Media Library Categories
At a glance
- Media Library Categories has more active installs: 20K+, against 10+ for Author by Category.
- On a typical day, Media Library Categories is downloaded about 114 times, Author by Category about 1.
- Author by Category is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.2 from 52 reviews.
- Media Library Categories was updated more recently: Aug 22, 2026, against Jan 6, 2026 for Author by Category.
- Media Library Categories is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Author by Category.
- Media Library Categories has been around longer: since 2013, against 2025 for Author by Category.
Line by line
Media Library Categories leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Author by Category |  Media Library Categories |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #29,160 | #1,246 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 40 | 3.1K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.2(52) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×0.87 |
| Last release | 10 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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