WordPress plugin comparison
Author Box WP Lens vs Author Kit
At a glance
- Author Box WP Lens has more active installs: 900+, against 50+ for Author Kit.
- On a typical day, Author Box WP Lens is downloaded about 23 times, Author Kit about 4.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Author Box WP Lens was updated more recently: Oct 12, 2026, against Aug 30, 2025 for Author Kit.
- Author Box WP Lens is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Author Kit.
- Author Box WP Lens has been around longer: since 2020, against 2025 for Author Kit.
Line by line
Author Box WP Lens leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Author Box WP Lens |  Author Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,146 | #20,260 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 937 | 84 |
| Rating | 5.0(12) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.72 | ×0.15 |
| Last release | 29 days ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.2 | 7.4 |
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