Active installs
2K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#4335
Peak #4335
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
80.1K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- (Simply) Guest Author Name currently ranks #4335 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v4.42, shipped on Feb 22, 2026 (166 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
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Details
| Author | A. Jones |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.42 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-22 |
| Added to directory | 2015-11-11 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Create a post and override the author name with one or more names or text. You can also create a link for the author name field
Frequently asked questions
Is (Simply) Guest Author Name a free plugin?
Yes — (Simply) Guest Author Name is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use (Simply) Guest Author Name?
WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.
How popular is (Simply) Guest Author Name?
As of August 7, 2026, (Simply) Guest Author Name ranks #4335 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was (Simply) Guest Author Name last updated?
(Simply) Guest Author Name was last updated on February 22, 2026 (version 4.42). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes (Simply) Guest Author Name?
(Simply) Guest Author Name is developed by A. Jones. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2015.
