Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Authors List currently ranks #3189 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3171, first reached on Aug 12, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.0.6.2, shipped on Nov 24, 2025 (280 days ago) — release #40 since the plugin joined the directory in 2019.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #3189 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3183 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 5,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 5,000 |
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Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 12 |
| 2026-07-31 | 12 |
| 2026-06-30 | 8 |
| 2026-05-31 | 10 |
| 2026-04-30 | 12 |
| 2026-03-31 | 23 |
| 2026-02-28 | 7 |
| 2026-01-31 | 6 |
| 2025-12-31 | 15 |
| 2025-11-30 | 51 |
| 2025-10-31 | 9 |
| 2025-09-30 | 8 |
| 2025-08-31 | 6 |
| 2025-07-31 | 8 |
| 2025-06-30 | 5 |
| 2025-05-31 | 8 |
| 2025-04-30 | 9 |
| 2025-03-31 | 32 |
| 2025-02-28 | 75 |
| 2025-01-31 | 17 |
| 2024-12-31 | 19 |
| 2024-11-30 | 4 |
| 2024-10-31 | 4 |
| 2024-09-30 | 20 |
| 2024-08-31 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WPKube |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.6.2 |
| Versions released | 40 |
| Last updated | 2025-11-24 |
| Added to directory | 2019-04-03 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Use a shortcode to display a list or grid of post authors (or any other user role) and links to their post archives page.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Authors List?
WordPress.org reports 5K+ active installs.
How popular is Authors List?
As of August 31, 2026, Authors List ranks #3189 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3171.
When was Authors List last updated?
Authors List was last updated on November 24, 2025 (version 2.0.6.2). It has shipped 40 releases in total.
Who makes Authors List?
Authors List is developed by WPKube. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2019.
