WordPress plugin comparison
Author Kit vs WP Author Box
At a glance
- Author Kit has more active installs: 50+, against 10+ for WP Author Box.
- On a typical day, Author Kit is downloaded about 4 times, WP Author Box about 1.
- WP Author Box has no reviews yet.
- Author Kit was updated more recently: Aug 30, 2025, against Oct 9, 2016 for WP Author Box.
- Author Kit is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 4.6.30 for WP Author Box.
- WP Author Box has been around longer: since 2016, against 2025 for Author Kit.
Line by line
Author Kit leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Author Kit |  WP Author Box |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #20,260 | #34,264 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 84 | 26 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 4.6.30 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.15 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 10 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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