WP Multi Author
v1.0.1by aagjalpankaj · updated 6 years ago
One post, multiple contributors!
- Rank
- #19,141
- Down10 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 66
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.4K
- 4,414 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Multi Author at a glance
WP Multi Author is a WordPress plugin by aagjalpankaj with 60+ active installs, the #19,141 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.1 came out on Feb 22, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.3.27. Among the 16 plugins tagged “contributors”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats113 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Multi Author |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 66 · -10.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 67 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 74 |
Rank over time
#19,141 · down 389 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,141 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,131 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,082 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,135 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,061 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,980 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,827 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,791 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,694 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,732 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,762 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,760 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,752 |
Growth %
Average -0.95% 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 | -1.49% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -6.94% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.37% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.35% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #18760 → #19135Downloads +37.5%Installs 70+ → 60+
- Tested up to 5.3.26 → 5.3.27
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 5.3.27
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 17, 2018
- Last updated
- Feb 22, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Multi Author
How many websites use WP Multi Author?
WP Multi Author is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,141 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Multi Author been downloaded?
4,414 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was WP Multi Author last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Feb 22, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is WP Multi Author compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Multi Author’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.3.27, 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 Multi Author still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Multi Author have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Multi Author?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 66 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 4.4K |
| Author | aagjalpankaj |
| First released | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 22, 2020 |
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