WordPress plugin comparison
Author Bio Box vs WP Author Slug
At a glance
- WP Author Slug has more active installs: 3K+, against 1K+ for Author Bio Box.
- On a typical day, WP Author Slug is downloaded about 16 times, Author Bio Box about 12.
- Both are rated 4.8 out of 5.
- WP Author Slug was updated more recently: Aug 21, 2026, against Nov 4, 2021 for Author Bio Box.
- WP Author Slug is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 5.8.19 for Author Bio Box.
Line by line
WP Author Slug leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Author Bio Box |  WP Author Slug |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,470 | #4,145 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 325 | 269 |
| Rating | 4.8(17) | 4.8(19) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 5.8.19 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.01 | ×0.64 |
| Last release | 5 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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