WordPress plugin comparison
Authorsy vs Post CoAuthors
At a glance
- Authorsy has more active installs: 1K+, against fewer than 10 for Post CoAuthors.
- On a typical day, Authorsy is downloaded about 18 times, Post CoAuthors about 1.
- Authorsy was updated more recently: Jun 30, 2026, against Dec 3, 2025 for Post CoAuthors.
- Authorsy is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.9.11 for Post CoAuthors.
- Authorsy has been around longer: since 2024, against 2025 for Post CoAuthors.
Line by line
Authorsy leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Authorsy |  Post CoAuthors |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,641 | #63,813 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 420 | 30 |
| Rating | No ratings | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.45 | ×0.03 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 11 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.1 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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