WordPress plugin comparison
MM Author Box vs WP Post Author
At a glance
- WP Post Author has more active installs: 10K+, against 30+ for MM Author Box.
- On a typical day, WP Post Author is downloaded about 805 times, MM Author Box about 7.
- WP Post Author is rated higher: 4.2 out of 5 from 22 reviews, against 1.0 from 2 reviews.
- WP Post Author was updated more recently: Oct 20, 2026, against Oct 18, 2026 for MM Author Box.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Post Author has been around longer: since 2018, against 2024 for MM Author Box.
Line by line
WP Post Author leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  MM Author Box |  WP Post Author |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #23,662 | #2,093 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 186 | 32K |
| Rating | 1.0(2) | 4.2(22) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.12 | ×0.94 |
| Last release | 22 days ago | 20 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | – |
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