Molongui Authorship – Author Boxes… vs WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Molongui Authorship – Author Boxes…
10K+ active installs
Free
WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple…
10K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Molongui Authorship – Author Boxes… has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 157 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Molongui Authorship – Author Boxes… has accumulated 575K+ total downloads while WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple… has 995K+. Molongui Authorship – Author Boxes… has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Molongui Authorship – Author Boxes… | WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 4.4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 157 | ◄ | 20 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | 10K+ | |
| Total Downloads | 575K+ | ► | 995K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | ◄ | 0% |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ► | 3 days ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2018 | |
| Age | 11 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.2+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.20+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.2.9 | 3.9.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Molongui Authorship – Author Boxes…
WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Molongui Authorship – Author Boxes… averaged approximately 120 daily downloads while WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple… averaged 1,016.
Recent Reviews
Molongui Authorship – Author Boxes… Reviews
Codebase very flawed
We took over a legacy site that uses this plugin. In theory the idea is good, but we often had problems with the code base, missing or outdated documentation and some straight-up bugs and oversights i
Top-notch support
My idea for a knowledge platform was that contributors should be recognized as co-authors and appear directly in articles. While searching for a suitable author box solution, I came across the Mo
Support team is amazing
The plugin has real human supporters who are knowledgable and kind and helpful. With all the AI stuff in the world right now, this makes such an incredible difference. Thanks so much to the support te
WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple… Reviews
I love
I love it
Doesn’t even work right
Can’t exactly use the plugin when it doesn’t work. Avatar doesn’t show up no matter what I do, and the only suggestion from documentation is to go to an admin menu that doesn’t exist. Uninstalling.
still trying to figure it all out
this is the last time i’m writing this
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