WP Default Author
v1.0.6Changes the default author either gobally or for individual users.
Rank
1 day ago
Official installs
public bucket
Est. installs
Total downloads
all time
Rating
4 reviews
Support threads
open topics
Support resolved
of threads
Tested up to
compatibility
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| Metric | |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated installs | 200 | 1.8K | 1.7K | 1.6K |
| WP.org rank | #13,110 | #5,508 | #5,740 | #5,819 |
| 30d growth | -7.1% | -11.1% | -31.7% | -17.9% |
| Rating | 5 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ |
| Reviews | 4 | 17 | 12 | 11 |
| Support resolved | — | — | — | 0% |
| Version | 1.0.6 | 3.4.1 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| Tested up to | 3.6.1 | 5.8.13 | 4.8.28 | 4.5.33 |
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Development activity
- Last updated
- 2013-10-03 11:39am GMT
- Latest version
- 1.0.6
- Compatible up to
- WordPress 3.6.1
- Requires
- WordPress 3.0.1
- Developer
- Birgir Erlendsson (birgire)
- Plugin site
- Visit
Estimated installs
200
Confidence
high
Data updated
Aug 3, 2026
Tracking since
2026-07-26