WordPress plugin comparison
Author Bio On Hover vs WP About Author
At a glance
- WP About Author has more active installs: 500+, against 40+ for Author Bio On Hover.
- On a typical day, WP About Author is downloaded about 9 times, Author Bio On Hover about 4.
- WP About Author is rated higher: 4.5 out of 5 from 17 reviews, against 3.0 from 2 reviews.
- Author Bio On Hover was updated more recently: Jun 8, 2026, against May 25, 2025 for WP About Author.
- Author Bio On Hover is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.8.12 for WP About Author.
- WP About Author has been around longer: since 2010, against 2021 for Author Bio On Hover.
Line by line
WP About Author leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Author Bio On Hover |  WP About Author |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #21,842 | #8,879 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 72 | 143 |
| Rating | 3.0(2) | 4.5(17) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.21 | ×0.21 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 | 7.4 |
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