WordPress plugin comparison
MM Author Box vs Starbox
At a glance
- Starbox has more active installs: 10K+, against 30+ for MM Author Box.
- On a typical day, Starbox is downloaded about 48 times, MM Author Box about 7.
- Starbox is rated higher: 4.5 out of 5 from 202 reviews, against 1.0 from 2 reviews.
- MM Author Box was updated more recently: Oct 18, 2026, against May 9, 2025 for Starbox.
- MM Author Box is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Starbox.
- Starbox has been around longer: since 2013, against 2024 for MM Author Box.
Line by line
Starbox leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  MM Author Box |  Starbox |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #23,662 | #1,821 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 187 | 1.1K |
| Rating | 1.0(2) | 4.5(202) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.12 | ×0.32 |
| Last release | 22 days ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.0 |
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