WordPress plugin comparison
Meta Author Box vs Starbox
At a glance
- Starbox has more active installs: 10K+, against fewer than 10 for Meta Author Box.
- On a typical day, Starbox is downloaded about 48 times, Meta Author Box about 2.
- Meta Author Box has no reviews yet.
- Starbox was updated more recently: May 9, 2025, against Feb 5, 2025 for Meta Author Box.
- Starbox is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 6.7.11 for Meta Author Box.
- Starbox has been around longer: since 2013, against 2024 for Meta Author Box.
Line by line
Starbox leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Meta Author Box |  Starbox |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #57,706 | #1,824 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 20 | 1.1K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.5(202) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.7.11 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.01 | ×0.32 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.0 |
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