WordPress plugin comparison
CW Author Info vs Magic Author Box
At a glance
- CW Author Info has more active installs: 10+, against fewer than 10 for Magic Author Box.
- On a typical day, Magic Author Box is downloaded about 2 times, CW Author Info about 1.
- Magic Author Box was updated more recently: Jan 6, 2026, against Apr 26, 2012 for CW Author Info.
- Magic Author Box is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 3.3.3 for CW Author Info.
- CW Author Info has been around longer: since 2012, against 2020 for Magic Author Box.
Line by line
Magic Author Box leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  CW Author Info |  Magic Author Box |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #36,015 | #65,935 |
| Active installs | 10+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 21 | 28 |
| Rating | No ratings | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 3.3.3 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.04 |
| Last release | 14 years ago | 10 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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