WordPress plugin comparison
Author Bio On Hover vs Magic Author Box
At a glance
- Author Bio On Hover has more active installs: 40+, against fewer than 10 for Magic Author Box.
- On a typical day, Author Bio On Hover is downloaded about 4 times, Magic Author Box about 2.
- Magic Author Box has no reviews yet.
- Author Bio On Hover was updated more recently: Jun 8, 2026, against Jan 6, 2026 for Magic Author Box.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- Magic Author Box has been around longer: since 2020, against 2021 for Author Bio On Hover.
Line by line
Author Bio On Hover leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Author Bio On Hover |  Magic Author Box |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #21,842 | #65,935 |
| Active installs | 40+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 72 | 28 |
| Rating | 3.0(2) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.21 | ×0.04 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 10 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 | – |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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