Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Co-Authors Plus currently ranks #1204 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1203, first reached on Aug 26, 2026.
- The latest release, v4.1.1, shipped on Jun 26, 2026 (66 days ago) — release #30 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #1204 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1214 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 816 |
| 2026-07-31 | 550 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1,193 |
| 2026-05-31 | 127 |
| 2026-04-30 | 4,010 |
| 2026-03-31 | 640 |
| 2026-02-28 | 97 |
| 2026-01-31 | 124 |
| 2025-12-31 | 165 |
| 2025-11-30 | 129 |
| 2025-10-31 | 515 |
| 2025-09-30 | 487 |
| 2025-08-31 | 98 |
| 2025-07-31 | 431 |
| 2025-06-30 | 460 |
| 2025-05-31 | 363 |
| 2025-04-30 | 928 |
| 2025-03-31 | 944 |
| 2025-02-28 | 404 |
| 2025-01-31 | 370 |
| 2024-12-31 | 233 |
| 2024-11-30 | 114 |
| 2024-10-31 | 815 |
| 2024-09-30 | 521 |
| 2024-08-31 | 73 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Automattic |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.1.1 |
| Versions released | 30 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Added to directory | 2009-04-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.4+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Assign multiple bylines to posts, pages, and custom post types with a search-as-you-type input box.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Co-Authors Plus?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Co-Authors Plus?
As of August 31, 2026, Co-Authors Plus ranks #1204 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1203.
When was Co-Authors Plus last updated?
Co-Authors Plus was last updated on June 26, 2026 (version 4.1.1). It has shipped 30 releases in total.
Who makes Co-Authors Plus?
Co-Authors Plus is developed by Automattic. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2009.
