WordPress plugin comparison
author_avatar vs ChargeWP
At a glance
- ChargeWP has more active installs: 30+, against 20+ for author_avatar.
- On a typical day, ChargeWP is downloaded about 6 times, author_avatar about 1.
- author_avatar has no reviews yet.
- ChargeWP was updated more recently: Dec 3, 2025, against Mar 7, 2014 for author_avatar.
- ChargeWP is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 3.8.41 for author_avatar.
- author_avatar has been around longer: since 2013, against 2025 for ChargeWP.
Line by line
ChargeWP leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  author_avatar |  ChargeWP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #27,473 | #25,051 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 24 | 93 |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 3.8.41 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.18 |
| Last release | 12 years ago | 11 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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