WordPress plugin comparison
Simple Article Byline vs ThemeRuby Multi Authors
At a glance
- ThemeRuby Multi Authors has more active installs: 2K+, against 10+ for Simple Article Byline.
- On a typical day, ThemeRuby Multi Authors is downloaded about 27 times, Simple Article Byline about 2.
- ThemeRuby Multi Authors was updated more recently: May 22, 2026, against Feb 10, 2026 for Simple Article Byline.
- ThemeRuby Multi Authors is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.9.11 for Simple Article Byline.
- ThemeRuby Multi Authors has been around longer: since 2025, against 2026 for Simple Article Byline.
Line by line
ThemeRuby Multi Authors leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple Article Byline |  ThemeRuby Multi Authors |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #32,166 | #4,235 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 33 | 431 |
| Rating | No ratings | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.10 | ×0.50 |
| Last release | 9 months ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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