Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Authors List currently ranks #3047 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3039, first reached on Oct 15, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 5K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 18 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 47% versus the month before (12/day).
- The latest release, v2.0.6.2, shipped on Nov 24, 2025 (326 days ago) — release #40 since the plugin joined the directory in 2019.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #3047 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3095 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3191 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3183 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 5,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 5,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 5,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 14 |
| 2026-09-30 | 19 |
| 2026-08-31 | 14 |
| 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 October 16, 2026, Authors List ranks #3047 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3039.
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.
