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Simple Author Box vs Magic Author Box (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Simple Author Box

Simple Author Box

4.3(113)

80K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Magic Author Box

Magic Author Box

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Simple Author Box has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 113 reviews) and leads in active installations (80K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Author Box has accumulated 1.7M+ total downloads while Magic Author Box has 2.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Simple Author Box
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Magic Author BoxN/A
Total Reviews
113Simple Author Box
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Magic Author Box0
Active Installs
80K+Simple Author Box
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Magic Author Box0
Total Downloads
1.7M+Simple Author Box
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Magic Author Box2.5K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Author Box
Magic Author BoxN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoSimple Author Box
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Magic Author Box2 months ago
First Released
2014Simple Author Box
Magic Author Box2020
Age
12 yearsSimple Author Box
Magic Author Box6 years
WP Requires
4.6+Simple Author Box
Magic Author Box3.5+
PHP Requires
5.6+Simple Author Box
Magic Author Boxfalse+
Business Model
FreeSimple Author Box
Magic Author BoxFree
Latest Version
2.59Simple Author Box
Magic Author Box1.0.8

Rating Breakdown

Simple Author Box

4.3/5(113 reviews)
5
73%
4
9%
3
4%
2
3%
1
12%

Magic Author Box

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Simple Author Box Reviews

Where’s Bluesky

I’m quite happy with this plugin, didn’t expect too much, so it works well. But when I changed from Elon’s starving Twitter to Bluesky I was disappointed by the fact that a Bluesky icon was missing.

by ThinkTech | Themis Vasilop

Great Script

Congratulations to the creators, excellent plug in,

by L.A. Randle

Absolutely Not

When I download to use a plugin for the first time, I’m not interested being slapped in the face with a premium buy box. It’s a turn off. Give me a little time to experiment with the plugin before you

Magic Author Box Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple Author Box or Magic Author Box more popular?
Simple Author Box has 80K+ active installations while Magic Author Box has 0. Simple Author Box is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Author Box or Magic Author Box?
Simple Author Box has a 4.3/5 rating from 113 reviews, while Magic Author Box has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Simple Author Box and Magic Author Box free?
Simple Author Box is free and Magic Author Box is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Author Box or Magic Author Box?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Simple Author Box was last updated 4 months ago and Magic Author Box was last updated 2 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.