Post Author Filter
v0.2by Frank Neumann-Staude · updated 12 years ago
Add a author selection on post / page editpage
- Rank
- #16,675
- Down42 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 114
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4K
- 3,983 all-time
- Rating
- 3.8/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Post Author Filter at a glance
Post Author Filter is a WordPress plugin by Frank Neumann-Staude with 100+ active installs, the #16,675 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 3.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 0.2 came out on Sep 13, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. Among the 225 plugins tagged “author”, it ranks #55. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats50 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post Author Filter |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 114 · +0.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 114 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 114 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 114 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 115 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 114 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 115 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 114 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 112 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 112 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 113 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 113 |
Rank over time
#16,675 · up 90 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,675 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,633 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,614 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,626 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,618 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,607 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,602 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,655 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,776 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,776 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,765 |
Growth %
Average +0.08% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.87% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.88% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.87% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.88% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.79% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.89% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.2100%
Rating trend
3.8★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 28, 2013
- Last updated
- Sep 13, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post Author Filter
How many websites use Post Author Filter?
Post Author Filter 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 #16,675 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post Author Filter been downloaded?
3,983 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Post Author Filter last updated?
Version 0.2 came out on Sep 13, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Post Author Filter compatible with the latest WordPress?
Post Author Filter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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 Post Author Filter still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Post Author Filter have?
3.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 67% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Post Author Filter?
The plugins most like Post Author Filter, by the tags they share, are Post Type Switcher (200K+), WP Author, Date and Meta Remover (10K+) and VK Post Author Display (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.8
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 17%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 17%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 114 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 3.8 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 4K |
| Author | Frank Neumann-Staude |
| First released | Aug 28, 2013 |
| Version | 0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 13, 2014 |
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