WordPress plugin comparison
Default Post Author vs WP Popular Posts
At a glance
- WP Popular Posts has more active installs: 100K+, against 1K+ for Default Post Author.
- On a typical day, WP Popular Posts is downloaded about 1,148 times, Default Post Author about 31.
- Default Post Author is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.5 from 249 reviews.
- WP Popular Posts was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Oct 13, 2026 for Default Post Author.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Popular Posts has been around longer: since 2008, against 2024 for Default Post Author.
Line by line
WP Popular Posts leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Default Post Author |  WP Popular Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,236 | #334 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.1K | 75.7K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.5(249) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 63% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.63 | ×1.86 |
| Last release | 27 days ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 7.4 |
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