Guest Author: installs, ratings and growth stats
By WebFactory · Rank #3035
Guest Author is a WordPress.org plugin tracked daily by HostList. Current WordPress.org active-install bucket: 5K+. Rating: 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings. HostList snapshots installs, ratings, and support signals so you can see freshness and direction, then follow the hosting links below for WordPress and stack-fit guidance. Active installs are ranges published by WordPress.org, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only. This page is a hosting-support resource, not a paid plugin ranking.
Over the last 79 days with download data, WordPress.org recorded about 2,187 downloads for Guest Author. HostList install rank: #3035. Use the charts below for direction, then pick hosting that matches the plugin's cache, PHP, and ecommerce needs.
Add a guest author to any post without needing to register the guest author as a user on your site.
Install trend
5K+ active installs, unchanged since 7 October 2026. WordPress.org reports installs in rounded buckets, so this figure only moves when the plugin crosses a bucket boundary.
Daily downloads
Exact daily download counts from WordPress.org (not install buckets).
Technical details
- Last updated 16 August 2026
- Added to WordPress.org 2018-03-14
- View on WordPress.org
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FAQ
How many sites use Guest Author?
WordPress.org reports an active-install bucket of 5K+. That is a rounded range, not an exact site count.
Is Guest Author actively maintained?
WordPress.org last listed an update on 16 August 2026.
What hosting should I use with Guest Author?
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Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts.