WordPress plugin comparison
Author Kit vs Magic Author Box
At a glance
- Author Kit has more active installs: 50+, against fewer than 10 for Magic Author Box.
- On a typical day, Author Kit is downloaded about 4 times, Magic Author Box about 2.
- Magic Author Box has no reviews yet.
- Magic Author Box was updated more recently: Jan 6, 2026, against Aug 30, 2025 for Author Kit.
- Magic Author Box is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.8.12 for Author Kit.
- Magic Author Box has been around longer: since 2020, against 2025 for Author Kit.
Line by line
Author Kit leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Author Kit |  Magic Author Box |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #20,260 | #65,935 |
| Active installs | 50+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 84 | 28 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.15 | ×0.04 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 10 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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