WordPress plugin comparison
Author Wordcount vs Starbox
At a glance
- Starbox has more active installs: 10K+, against 20+ for Author Wordcount.
- On a typical day, Starbox is downloaded about 48 times, Author Wordcount about 5.
- Author Wordcount has no reviews yet.
- Starbox was updated more recently: May 9, 2025, against May 26, 2016 for Author Wordcount.
- Starbox is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 4.5.33 for Author Wordcount.
- Starbox has been around longer: since 2013, against 2015 for Author Wordcount.
Line by line
Starbox leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Author Wordcount |  Starbox |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #26,510 | #1,821 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 132 | 1.1K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.5(202) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 4.5.33 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.32 |
| Last release | 10 years ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
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