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WP Default Author

v1.0.6

by Birgir Erlendsson (birgire) · updated 13 years ago

Changes the default author either gobally or for individual users.

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Rank
#13,379
Down12 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 163
100+ reported · High
Total downloads
5.1K
5,135 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
4 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +50% (30d)·Toward 200+ · ETA ~14d

WP Default Author at a glance

WP Default Author is a WordPress plugin by Birgir Erlendsson (birgire) with 100+ active installs, the #13,379 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.0.6 came out on Oct 3, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.6.1. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “default author”. It was first released in 2013.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

78 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WP Default Author Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.0510Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2
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DateWP Default Author
Nov 2, 202610
Nov 1, 20268
Oct 31, 20263
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20262
Oct 28, 20263
Oct 27, 20263
Oct 26, 20264
Oct 25, 20266
Oct 24, 20263
Oct 23, 20265
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20262
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 20263
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20262
Oct 15, 20262
Oct 14, 20264
Oct 13, 20263
Oct 12, 20261
Oct 11, 20260
Oct 10, 20265
Oct 9, 20263

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 163 · -9.4% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.165170175180Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 2026163
Nov 7, 2026163
Nov 5, 2026164
Nov 4, 2026164
Nov 3, 2026164
Nov 2, 2026164
Nov 1, 2026163
Oct 31, 2026164
Oct 30, 2026164
Oct 29, 2026163
Oct 28, 2026163
Oct 27, 2026180

Rank over time

#13,379 · up 16 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#13.3K#13.4K#13.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#13,379
Nov 7, 2026#13,367
Nov 6, 2026#13,367
Nov 5, 2026#13,354
Nov 4, 2026#13,348
Nov 3, 2026#13,336
Nov 2, 2026#13,297
Nov 1, 2026#13,383
Oct 31, 2026#13,344
Oct 30, 2026#13,344
Oct 29, 2026#13,411
Oct 28, 2026#13,389
Oct 27, 2026#13,395

Growth %

Average -0.82% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-10%0%10%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026-0.30%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026+0.61%
Nov 1, 2026-0.61%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026+0.61%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-9.44%

Active installs band

100+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.95100105Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026100+
Nov 7, 2026100+
Nov 6, 2026100+
Nov 5, 2026100+
Nov 4, 2026100+
Nov 3, 2026100+
Nov 2, 2026100+
Nov 1, 2026100+
Oct 31, 2026100+
Oct 30, 2026100+
Oct 29, 2026100+
Oct 28, 2026100+
Oct 27, 2026100+

Search rankings

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Change log

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Versions in use

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

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.6
Requires WordPress
3.0.1
Tested up to
3.6.1
Requires PHP
–
First released
Oct 3, 2013
Last updated
Oct 3, 2013
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WP Default Author

How many websites use WP Default Author?

WP Default Author 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 #13,379 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WP Default Author been downloaded?

5,135 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats

When was WP Default Author last updated?

Version 1.0.6 came out on Oct 3, 2013 (13 years ago).

Is WP Default Author compatible with the latest WordPress?

WP Default Author’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, 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 WP Default Author still maintained?

Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does WP Default Author have?

5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to WP Default Author?

The plugins most like WP Default Author, 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

★★★★★

4 reviews

  • 5 stars: 4 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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WP Default Author
Estimated installs≈ 163
Reported installs100+
Rating5.0
Reviews4
Total downloads5.1K
AuthorBirgir Erlendsson (birgire)
First releasedOct 3, 2013
Version1.0.6
Requires WP3.0.1
Requires PHP–
Last updatedOct 3, 2013

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