Active installs
4K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#3368
Peak #3368
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
32.7K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Author Category currently ranks #3368 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v0.8, shipped on Dec 11, 2016 (3,527 days ago) — release #9 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Active installs
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Details
| Author | Bainternet |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.8 |
| Versions released | 9 |
| Last updated | 2016-12-11 |
| Added to directory | 2012-03-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
simple lightweight plugin limit authors to post just in one category.
Frequently asked questions
Is Author Category a free plugin?
Yes — Author Category is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Author Category?
WordPress.org reports 4K+ active installs.
How popular is Author Category?
As of August 7, 2026, Author Category ranks #3368 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Author Category last updated?
Author Category was last updated on December 11, 2016 (version 0.8). It has shipped 9 releases in total.
Who makes Author Category?
Author Category is developed by Bainternet. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2012.
