WordPress plugin comparison
Author Box vs WP Author Slug
At a glance
- WP Author Slug has more active installs: 3K+, against 10+ for Author Box.
- On a typical day, WP Author Slug is downloaded about 16 times, Author Box about 1.
- Author Box has no reviews yet.
- WP Author Slug was updated more recently: Aug 21, 2026, against May 20, 2015 for Author Box.
- WP Author Slug is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 4.2.39 for Author Box.
- WP Author Slug has been around longer: since 2011, against 2014 for Author Box.
Line by line
WP Author Slug leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Author Box |  WP Author Slug |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #47,259 | #4,145 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 30 | 269 |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(19) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.2.39 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.64 |
| Last release | 11 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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