WordPress plugin comparison
Author Box WP Lens vs Author Bio On Hover
At a glance
- Author Box WP Lens has more active installs: 900+, against 40+ for Author Bio On Hover.
- On a typical day, Author Box WP Lens is downloaded about 23 times, Author Bio On Hover about 4.
- Author Box WP Lens is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews, against 3.0 from 2 reviews.
- Author Box WP Lens was updated more recently: Oct 12, 2026, against Jun 8, 2026 for Author Bio On Hover.
- Author Box WP Lens is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Author Bio On Hover.
- Author Box WP Lens has been around longer: since 2020, against 2021 for Author Bio On Hover.
Line by line
Author Box WP Lens leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Author Box WP Lens |  Author Bio On Hover |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,146 | #21,842 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 937 | 72 |
| Rating | 5.0(12) | 3.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.72 | ×0.21 |
| Last release | 29 days ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.2 | 5.2.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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