WordPress plugin comparison
Default Post Author vs JSM Show Post Metadata
At a glance
- JSM Show Post Metadata has more active installs: 9K+, against 1K+ for Default Post Author.
- On a typical day, JSM Show Post Metadata is downloaded about 99 times, Default Post Author about 31.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- JSM Show Post Metadata was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Oct 13, 2026 for Default Post Author.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- JSM Show Post Metadata has been around longer: since 2016, against 2024 for Default Post Author.
Line by line
JSM Show Post Metadata leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Default Post Author |  JSM Show Post Metadata |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,237 | #2,158 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 9K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.1K | 2.9K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(12) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.63 | ×0.87 |
| Last release | 28 days ago | 12 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 7.4.33 |
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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