Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#44781
Peak #44781
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All-time downloads
1.6K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Authors as Taxonomy currently ranks #44781 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.0.0, shipped on Dec 16, 2017 (3,156 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
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Details
| Author | Mark-k |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.0 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2017-12-16 |
| Added to directory | 2017-12-16 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-07 |
Description
Decouple authors from users. Instead of using users as authors use a special taxonomy for it.
Frequently asked questions
Is Authors as Taxonomy a free plugin?
Yes — Authors as Taxonomy is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Authors as Taxonomy?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Authors as Taxonomy?
As of August 7, 2026, Authors as Taxonomy ranks #44781 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Authors as Taxonomy last updated?
Authors as Taxonomy was last updated on December 16, 2017 (version 1.0.0). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Authors as Taxonomy?
Authors as Taxonomy is developed by Mark-k. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2017.
