WordPress plugin comparison
Default Post Author vs Public Post Preview
Default Post Author
by MonarchWP
1K+ installs5.0
Public Post Preview
by Dominik Schilling
100K+ installs4.6
At a glance
- Public Post Preview has more active installs: 100K+, against 1K+ for Default Post Author.
- On a typical day, Public Post Preview is downloaded about 1,865 times, Default Post Author about 31.
- Default Post Author is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.6 from 79 reviews.
- Public Post Preview was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Oct 13, 2026 for Default Post Author.
- Default Post Author is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Public Post Preview.
- Public Post Preview has been around longer: since 2009, against 2024 for Default Post Author.
Line by line
Public Post Preview leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Default Post Author | Public Post Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,237 | #363 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.1K | 44.1K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.6(79) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.63 | ×1.30 |
| Last release | 27 days ago | 11 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 8.0 |
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