Active installs
1K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#5771
Peak #5757
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
40.5K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Change Author currently ranks #5771 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #5757, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.3, shipped on Nov 28, 2017 (3,175 days ago).
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Martin Teley |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2017-11-28 |
| Added to directory | 2014-05-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
This plugin lets you assign non-authors as post author.
Frequently asked questions
Is Change Author a free plugin?
Yes — Change Author is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Change Author?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Change Author?
As of August 8, 2026, Change Author ranks #5771 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #5757.
When was Change Author last updated?
Change Author was last updated on November 28, 2017 (version 1.3).
Who makes Change Author?
Change Author is developed by Martin Teley. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2014.
