WordPress plugin comparison
Author Popup vs WP Author Slug
At a glance
- WP Author Slug has more active installs: 3K+, against 10+ for Author Popup.
- On a typical day, WP Author Slug is downloaded about 16 times, Author Popup about 6.
- Author Popup has no reviews yet.
- WP Author Slug was updated more recently: Aug 21, 2026, against Aug 22, 2011 for Author Popup.
- WP Author Slug is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 3.0.5 for Author Popup.
Line by line
WP Author Slug leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Author Popup |  WP Author Slug |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #42,409 | #4,145 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 172 | 269 |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(19) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 3.0.5 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.64 |
| Last release | 15 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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