WordPress plugin comparison
Magic Author Box vs WP Post Author
At a glance
- WP Post Author has more active installs: 10K+, against fewer than 10 for Magic Author Box.
- On a typical day, WP Post Author is downloaded about 805 times, Magic Author Box about 2.
- Magic Author Box has no reviews yet.
- WP Post Author was updated more recently: Oct 20, 2026, against Jan 6, 2026 for Magic Author Box.
- WP Post Author is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Magic Author Box.
- WP Post Author has been around longer: since 2018, against 2020 for Magic Author Box.
Line by line
WP Post Author leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Magic Author Box |  WP Post Author |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #65,935 | #2,093 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 28 | 32K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.2(22) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.04 | ×0.94 |
| Last release | 10 months ago | 20 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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