WordPress plugin comparison

Meks Smart Author Widget vs WP Register Profile With Shortcode

Meks Smart Author Widget

by Meks

10K+ installs4.5

WP Register Profile With Shortcode

by aviplugins.com

300+ installs3.5

At a glance

Meks Smart Author Widget has more active installs: 10K+, against 300+ for WP Register Profile With Shortcode.
On a typical day, Meks Smart Author Widget is downloaded about 46 times, WP Register Profile With Shortcode about 15.
Meks Smart Author Widget is rated higher: 4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews, against 3.5 from 13 reviews.
WP Register Profile With Shortcode was updated more recently: Jul 11, 2026, against Jul 23, 2024 for Meks Smart Author Widget.
WP Register Profile With Shortcode is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.6.11 for Meks Smart Author Widget.

Meks Smart Author Widget leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.

Metric	Meks Smart Author Widget	WP Register Profile With Shortcode
Popular rank	#1,688	#10,256
Active installs	10K+	300+
Downloads, last 30 days	1.3K	395
Rating	4.5(8)	3.5(13)
Support threads resolved	0%	–
Tested up to	6.6.11	7.0.8
Search multiplier	×0.14	×0.42
Last release	2 years ago	4 months ago
Requires PHP	–	–

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