WordPress plugin comparison
Author Box WP Lens vs Magic Author Box
At a glance
- Author Box WP Lens has more active installs: 900+, against fewer than 10 for Magic Author Box.
- On a typical day, Author Box WP Lens is downloaded about 23 times, Magic Author Box about 2.
- Magic Author Box has no reviews yet.
- Author Box WP Lens was updated more recently: Oct 12, 2026, against Jan 6, 2026 for Magic Author Box.
- Author Box WP Lens is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Magic Author Box.
Line by line
Author Box WP Lens leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Author Box WP Lens |  Magic Author Box |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,146 | #65,935 |
| Active installs | 900+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 824 | 28 |
| Rating | 5.0(12) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.72 | ×0.04 |
| Last release | 29 days ago | 10 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.2 | – |
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