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Overwrite Author Name

v2.1

by Justin Fletcher · updated 2 years ago

Overwrite Author to a consistent name when publishing a post.

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Rank
#13,036
Down33 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 168
100+ reported · High
Total downloads
7.2K
7,231 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
2 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +33.3% (30d)·Toward 200+ · ETA ~18d

Overwrite Author Name at a glance

Overwrite Author Name is a WordPress plugin by Justin Fletcher with 100+ active installs, the #13,036 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 2.1 came out on Sep 24, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.6.11. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “enforce”. It was first released in 2013.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

73 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Overwrite Author Name Compare series
Downloads over time: 20 days across 1 series.05Oct 10Oct 13Oct 16Oct 20Oct 23Oct 26Oct 29Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.6.11
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DateOverwrite Author Name
Oct 29, 20262
Oct 28, 20264
Oct 27, 20264
Oct 26, 20264
Oct 25, 20265
Oct 24, 20265
Oct 23, 20262
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20263
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20269
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20265
Oct 16, 20262
Oct 15, 20265
Oct 14, 20265
Oct 13, 20263
Oct 12, 20263
Oct 11, 20264
Oct 10, 20265

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 168 · -20.8% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.180200Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.6.11
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026168
Nov 8, 2026169
Nov 7, 2026169
Nov 5, 2026203
Nov 4, 2026169
Nov 3, 2026204
Nov 2, 2026203
Nov 1, 2026203
Oct 31, 2026169
Oct 30, 2026169
Oct 29, 2026169
Oct 28, 2026212

Rank over time

#13,036 · down 28 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 12 days across 1 series.#13KOct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.6.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#13,036
Nov 8, 2026#13,003
Nov 7, 2026#13,019
Nov 5, 2026#12,961
Nov 4, 2026#13,019
Nov 3, 2026#12,980
Nov 2, 2026#12,993
Nov 1, 2026#12,987
Oct 31, 2026#13,009
Oct 30, 2026#13,019
Oct 29, 2026#13,034
Oct 28, 2026#13,008

Growth %

Average -1.92% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-20%0%20%Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.59%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026-8.37%
Nov 5, 2026+20.12%
Nov 4, 2026-17.16%
Nov 3, 2026+0.49%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026+20.12%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 2026-20.28%

Active installs band

100+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.100150200Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.6.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026100+
Nov 8, 2026100+
Nov 7, 2026100+
Nov 6, 2026200+
Nov 5, 2026200+
Nov 4, 2026100+
Nov 3, 2026200+
Nov 2, 2026200+
Nov 1, 2026200+
Oct 31, 2026100+
Oct 30, 2026100+
Oct 29, 2026100+
Oct 28, 2026200+
Oct 27, 2026200+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #13008 → #12961
    • Tested up to 6.6.10 → 6.6.11

Versions in use

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

  • v2.1100%

Rating trend

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

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.1
Requires WordPress
3.5
Tested up to
6.6.11
Requires PHP
–
First released
Nov 29, 2013
Last updated
Sep 24, 2024
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Overwrite Author Name

How many websites use Overwrite Author Name?

Overwrite Author Name is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,036 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Overwrite Author Name been downloaded?

7,231 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats

When was Overwrite Author Name last updated?

Version 2.1 came out on Sep 24, 2024 (2 years ago).

Is Overwrite Author Name compatible with the latest WordPress?

Overwrite Author Name’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.6.11, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.

Is Overwrite Author Name still maintained?

Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Overwrite Author Name have?

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

What are the best alternatives to Overwrite Author Name?

The plugins most like Overwrite Author Name, by the tags they share, are Edit Author Slug (100K+), WP Author, Date and Meta Remover (10K+) and Starbox (10K+). 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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Overwrite Author Name
Estimated installs≈ 168
Reported installs100+
Rating5.0
Reviews2
Total downloads7.2K
AuthorJustin Fletcher
First releasedNov 29, 2013
Version2.1
Requires WP3.5
Requires PHP–
Last updatedSep 24, 2024

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