WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple… vs Author Box WP Lens (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple…
10K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Author Box WP Lens has a higher user rating (5/5 from 12 reviews) while WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple… leads in active installations (10K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple… has accumulated 996K+ total downloads while Author Box WP Lens has 30K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple… | Author Box WP Lens | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 20 | ◄ | 12 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 996K+ | ◄ | 30K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 days ago | ◄ | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2020 | |
| Age | 8 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.9.0 | 2.1.4 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple…
Author Box WP Lens
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple… averaged approximately 1,035 daily downloads while Author Box WP Lens averaged 7.
Recent Reviews
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
Author Box WP Lens Reviews
Schön zu haben
Funktioniert, tut, was es soll, prima
Simple, efficient and friendly support
I tried several plugins for this functionality and found this one an ideal combination between simplicity and features. Bonus: support questions are answered very quickly. Well done! This topi
The best!
I tried several plugins of this type and this one was the only one that was right for me. However I found there was a small detail I wished it had, so I emailed them and to my amazement they added the
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