WordPress plugin comparison
Author Image vs WP Author Slug
At a glance
- WP Author Slug has more active installs: 3K+, against 1K+ for Author Image.
- On a typical day, WP Author Slug is downloaded about 16 times, Author Image about 15.
- WP Author Slug is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 19 reviews, against 3.0 from 3 reviews.
- WP Author Slug was updated more recently: Aug 21, 2026, against Nov 28, 2017 for Author Image.
- WP Author Slug is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 4.3.34 for Author Image.
- Author Image has been around longer: since 2008, against 2011 for WP Author Slug.
Line by line
WP Author Slug leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Author Image |  WP Author Slug |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,935 | #4,145 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 259 | 269 |
| Rating | 3.0(3) | 4.8(19) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.3.34 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.64 |
| Last release | 9 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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