Simple Author Box vs Authorsy – Author Box, Multiple… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Authorsy – Author Box, Multiple…
1.0K+ active installs
Free
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 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Author Box has accumulated 1.7M+ total downloads while Authorsy – Author Box, Multiple… has 16K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Simple Author Box | Authorsy – Author Box, Multiple… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 113 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 80K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 1.7M+ | ◄ | 16K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ► | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2024 | |
| Age | 12 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 5.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 7.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.59 | 1.0.7 |
Rating Breakdown
Simple Author Box
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Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Simple Author Box averaged approximately 342 daily downloads while Authorsy – Author Box, Multiple… averaged 13.
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.
Great Script
Congratulations to the creators, excellent plug in,
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
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