WordPress plugin comparison
MM Author Box vs Author Box WP Lens
At a glance
- Author Box WP Lens has more active installs: 900+, against 30+ for MM Author Box.
- On a typical day, Author Box WP Lens is downloaded about 23 times, MM Author Box about 7.
- Author Box WP Lens is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews, against 1.0 from 2 reviews.
- MM Author Box was updated more recently: Oct 18, 2026, against Oct 12, 2026 for Author Box WP Lens.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Author Box WP Lens has been around longer: since 2020, against 2024 for MM Author Box.
Line by line
Author Box WP Lens leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  MM Author Box |  Author Box WP Lens |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #23,662 | #7,146 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 900+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 186 | 937 |
| Rating | 1.0(2) | 5.0(12) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.12 | ×0.72 |
| Last release | 23 days ago | 29 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 5.2 |
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