Best alternative author plugins for WordPress

The most popular alternative author plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Profile Xtra leads with 10+ active installs. All 1 plugins tagged “alternative author” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.

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Top 1 alternative author plugins

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Profile Xtra
The most installed alternative author plugin, with 10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 8 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.9.35.

All 1 plugins tagged “alternative author”

Profile Xtra
#42,995
by ernestortiz8 years ago
This plugin adds some xtras to authoring profile: profile image, social media contacts, as well as alternative author and multiple authors.
Installs
10+
Rating
–
Downloads
0/day