WordPress plugin comparison
Author Kit vs Simple Article Byline
At a glance
- Author Kit has more active installs: 50+, against 10+ for Simple Article Byline.
- On a typical day, Author Kit is downloaded about 4 times, Simple Article Byline about 2.
- Simple Article Byline has no reviews yet.
- Simple Article Byline was updated more recently: Feb 10, 2026, against Aug 30, 2025 for Author Kit.
- Simple Article Byline is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.8.12 for Author Kit.
- Author Kit has been around longer: since 2025, against 2026 for Simple Article Byline.
Line by line
Author Kit leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Author Kit |  Simple Article Byline |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #20,353 | #32,286 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 84 | 34 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.15 | ×0.10 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
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