WordPress plugin comparison
Book Author Bio vs Simple Author Box
At a glance
- Simple Author Box has more active installs: 90K+, against 10+ for Book Author Bio.
- On a typical day, Simple Author Box is downloaded about 500 times, Book Author Bio about 6.
- Book Author Bio has no reviews yet.
- Simple Author Box was updated more recently: Aug 16, 2026, against Sep 24, 2024 for Book Author Bio.
- Simple Author Box is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.6.11 for Book Author Bio.
- Simple Author Box has been around longer: since 2014, against 2022 for Book Author Bio.
Line by line
Simple Author Box leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Book Author Bio |  Simple Author Box |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #41,621 | #491 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 90K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 110 | 9K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.3(115) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.6.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.03 | ×1.24 |
| Last release | 2 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 5.6 |
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