Osom Author Pro

76 Quality Score

Active Installs

14/30

With only 1,000 active installs, this is a niche plugin, though it scores above the maximum threshold because its install base is concentrated among users who specifically need a book library.

Update Freshness

25/25

The plugin was updated on 2026-05-27 and is tested against WordPress 7.0, indicating very active and forward-compatible maintenance.

User Rating

15/15

A 98 out of 100 from 10 ratings is exceptionally high, though the small sample size means the score carries less statistical weight than larger plugins.

Support Health

8/15

Zero support threads and zero resolutions suggest either outstanding stability or, more likely, a very small user base that has not yet needed to post issues.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Tested with WordPress 7.0 and requiring only WordPress 5.0, the plugin offers broad compatibility across modern and slightly older installations.

Scores higher than 43% of indexed plugins

About

The Osom Author Pro plugin creates a library which allows you to add books to any WordPress theme.

Active Installs 1k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.9/5

Last Updated 2026-09-17 10:22am GMT

Requires WordPress 5.0+

Tested Up To 7.1.1

✓ No known vulnerabilities

What It Does

Osom Author Pro creates a custom post type library inside WordPress for cataloguing and displaying books, allowing authors and publishers to add titles, covers, and details to any theme. It is designed by Osom Studio and was originally part of the Genesis framework ecosystem, though it functions independently of Genesis. In practice, it gives a site a dedicated book management section without requiring an external store or database.

Who It's For

This plugin suits individual authors, small literary agencies, book review bloggers, and small publishing houses who want a simple, self-contained book catalogue on WordPress. It also fits author portfolio sites and community platforms where displaying a backlist of titles matters more than e-commerce functionality.

Who Should Skip It

If you need multi-author bylines, guest author bios, or co-author attribution on posts, skip this plugin and use Co-Authors Plus or PublishPress Authors instead. Anyone running a full online bookstore with purchasing, inventory, or payment processing will also find this plugin too limited for their needs.

The Bottom Line

Osom Author Pro delivers a focused, well-maintained book catalogue feature with a near-perfect rating from its small user base. The 0 support threads and 1,000 installs are real concerns: there is limited community knowledge to draw on if something breaks. It is a solid pick for a single-author or small publisher site that just wants a clean book library, but buyers should be comfortable being early adopters.

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Co-Authors Plus 82/100

Pick this if your primary need is assigning multiple bylines to posts and pages rather than cataloguing books.

Genesis eNews Extended 82/100

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Co-Authors, Multiple Authors and Guest Authors in an Author Box with PublishPress Authors 81/100

Choose this when you need rich author boxes, guest author profiles, and multi-author attribution with a more active support ecosystem.

Genesis Simple Hooks 81/100

Useful only if you are customizing a Genesis child theme and need hook-level control, not book management.

Genesis Simple Share 79/100

Pick this for adding social sharing buttons to Genesis-based posts, which is unrelated to cataloguing books.