Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#13353
Peak #13353
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
4.9K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Default Author currently ranks #13353 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.0.6, shipped on Oct 3, 2013 (4,691 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
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Details
| Author | Birgir Erlendsson (birgire) |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.6 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2013-10-03 |
| Added to directory | 2013-10-03 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Changes the default author either gobally or for individual users.
Frequently asked questions
Is WP Default Author a free plugin?
Yes — WP Default Author is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use WP Default Author?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is WP Default Author?
As of August 7, 2026, WP Default Author ranks #13353 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was WP Default Author last updated?
WP Default Author was last updated on October 3, 2013 (version 1.0.6). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes WP Default Author?
WP Default Author is developed by Birgir Erlendsson (birgire). It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2013.
