WordPress plugin comparison
Cool Author Box vs RS Author Info Box
At a glance
- RS Author Info Box has more active installs: 1K+, against 500+ for Cool Author Box.
- On a typical day, RS Author Info Box is downloaded about 12 times, Cool Author Box about 9.
- RS Author Info Box has no reviews yet.
- Cool Author Box was updated more recently: Sep 21, 2026, against May 16, 2026 for RS Author Info Box.
- Cool Author Box is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for RS Author Info Box.
- Cool Author Box has been around longer: since 2018, against 2022 for RS Author Info Box.
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| Metric |  Cool Author Box |  RS Author Info Box |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #8,582 | #5,195 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 158 | 238 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.56 | ×0.39 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.1 |
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