WordPress plugin comparison
Author Bio On Hover vs Starbox
At a glance
- Starbox has more active installs: 10K+, against 40+ for Author Bio On Hover.
- On a typical day, Starbox is downloaded about 48 times, Author Bio On Hover about 4.
- Starbox is rated higher: 4.5 out of 5 from 202 reviews, against 3.0 from 2 reviews.
- Author Bio On Hover was updated more recently: Jun 8, 2026, against May 9, 2025 for Starbox.
- Author Bio On Hover is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.8.12 for Starbox.
- Starbox has been around longer: since 2013, against 2021 for Author Bio On Hover.
Line by line
Starbox leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Author Bio On Hover |  Starbox |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #21,972 | #1,821 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 77 | 1.1K |
| Rating | 3.0(2) | 4.5(202) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.21 | ×0.32 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 | 7.0 |
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