WordPress plugin comparison
Author Kit vs Smart Author Box Widget
At a glance
- Smart Author Box Widget has more active installs: 70+, against 50+ for Author Kit.
- Smart Author Box Widget has no reviews yet.
- Author Kit was updated more recently: Aug 30, 2025, against Apr 15, 2025 for Smart Author Box Widget.
- Author Kit is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 6.7.11 for Smart Author Box Widget.
Line by line
Author Kit leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Author Kit |  Smart Author Box Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #20,260 | #18,814 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 84 | 64 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 6.7.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.15 | ×0.08 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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