WordPress plugin comparison
Author Bio Widget vs WP About Author
At a glance
- WP About Author has more active installs: 500+, against 50+ for Author Bio Widget.
- On a typical day, WP About Author is downloaded about 9 times, Author Bio Widget about 2.
- Author Bio Widget has no reviews yet.
- WP About Author was updated more recently: May 25, 2025, against Apr 27, 2011 for Author Bio Widget.
- WP About Author is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 3.1.4 for Author Bio Widget.
- WP About Author has been around longer: since 2010, against 2011 for Author Bio Widget.
Line by line
WP About Author leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Author Bio Widget |  WP About Author |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #20,939 | #8,879 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 32 | 143 |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.5(17) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 3.1.4 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.21 |
| Last release | 15 years ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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