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Default Post Author

v2.3.0

by MonarchWP · updated 26 days ago

Easily set a default post author for new posts, pages and custom post types. Capability-aware, bulk update and WP-CLI support.

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Rank
#6,259
Up10 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,330
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
8.5K
8,477 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
2 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +206.7% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~8d

Default Post Author at a glance

Default Post Author is a WordPress plugin by MonarchWP with 1K+ active installs, the #6,259 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 31 times, 207% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 2.3.0 came out on Oct 13, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “author management”. It was first released in 2024.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

1.1K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Default Post Author Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.0100200300Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDefault Post Author
Nov 2, 202629
Nov 1, 202618
Oct 31, 202622
Oct 30, 202616
Oct 29, 202636
Oct 28, 202660
Oct 27, 202623
Oct 26, 202633
Oct 25, 202636
Oct 24, 202618
Oct 23, 202621
Oct 22, 202636
Oct 21, 202633
Oct 20, 202634
Oct 19, 202649
Oct 18, 202632
Oct 17, 202627
Oct 16, 202623
Oct 15, 202642
Oct 14, 2026118
Oct 13, 2026354
Oct 12, 20263
Oct 11, 20269
Oct 10, 202611
Oct 9, 20269

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,331 · -2.9% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1.3K1.3K1.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20261,331
Nov 7, 20261,328
Nov 5, 20261,322
Nov 4, 20261,320
Nov 3, 20261,318
Nov 2, 20261,313
Nov 1, 20261,317
Oct 31, 20261,316
Oct 30, 20261,322
Oct 29, 20261,313
Oct 28, 20261,316
Oct 27, 20261,371

Rank over time

#6,259 · up 80 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#6.3K#6.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#6,259
Nov 7, 2026#6,269
Nov 6, 2026#6,265
Nov 5, 2026#6,300
Nov 4, 2026#6,320
Nov 3, 2026#6,309
Nov 2, 2026#6,320
Nov 1, 2026#6,306
Oct 31, 2026#6,305
Oct 30, 2026#6,304
Oct 29, 2026#6,326
Oct 28, 2026#6,347
Oct 27, 2026#6,339

Growth %

Average -0.25% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.0%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+0.23%
Nov 7, 2026+0.23%
Nov 5, 2026+0.15%
Nov 4, 2026+0.15%
Nov 3, 2026+0.38%
Nov 2, 2026-0.30%
Nov 1, 2026+0.08%
Oct 31, 2026-0.45%
Oct 30, 2026+0.69%
Oct 29, 2026-0.23%
Oct 28, 2026-4.01%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #6347 → #6300
    • Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v2.362%
  • v2.229%
  • v2.15.2%
  • v1.13.6%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.3.0
Requires WordPress
6.1
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
8.0
First released
Feb 8, 2024
Last updated
Oct 13, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Default Post Author

How many websites use Default Post Author?

Default Post Author is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,259 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Default Post Author been downloaded?

8,477 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 31 times. See download stats

When was Default Post Author last updated?

Version 2.3.0 came out on Oct 13, 2026 (3 weeks ago). See every release

Is Default Post Author compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.

Does Default Post Author have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Default Post Author. See its security record

Is Default Post Author still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 3 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Default Post Author have?

5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Default Post Author?

The plugins most like Default Post Author, by the tags they share, are Post Duplicator (200K+), YARPP (100K+) and Public Post Preview (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

2 reviews

  • 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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Default Post Author
Estimated installs≈ 1,330
Reported installs1K+
Rating5.0
Reviews2
Total downloads8.5K
AuthorMonarchWP
First releasedFeb 8, 2024
Version2.3.0
Requires WP6.1
Requires PHP8.0
Last updatedOct 13, 2026

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