WordPress plugin comparison
Taxonomy List Widget vs Author
At a glance
- Taxonomy List Widget has more active installs: 1K+, against 10+ for Author.
- On a typical day, Taxonomy List Widget is downloaded about 13 times, Author about 1.
- Author has no reviews yet.
- Taxonomy List Widget was updated more recently: Jan 19, 2026, against Apr 19, 2014 for Author.
- Taxonomy List Widget is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 3.9.40 for Author.
- Taxonomy List Widget has been around longer: since 2010, against 2012 for Author.
Line by line
Taxonomy List Widget leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Taxonomy List Widget |  Author |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,211 | #46,666 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 273 | 18 |
| Rating | 4.3(12) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 3.9.40 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.41 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 9 months ago | 12 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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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