Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Author Avatars List/Block | WP Multi Author |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 32 | 2 |
| Active installs | 4,000+ | 80+ |
| Free plan | — | — |
Author Avatars List/Block and WP Multi Author each lead on different measured dimensions — pick by the one that matters most to you.
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Read each app's audit: Author Avatars List/Block audit • WP Multi Author audit
| Keyword | Author Avatars List/Block | WP Multi Author |
|---|---|---|
| feedback form | #473 | Not ranked |
| live support | #489 | Not ranked |
WP Multi Author has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 2 reviews) compared to Author Avatars List/Block (4.8★ from 32 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
WP Multi Author holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly; Author Avatars List/Block has more published reviews to read for user-reported install experience (32 vs 2).
AppRanks cannot say which fits a larger or smaller operation — there is no store-size measurement in the WordPress Plugin Directory data. What it can show: Author Avatars List/Block has 32 published reviews; WP Multi Author has 2 published reviews. Compare plan limits and pricing tiers against your own volume.
Migration support varies by app and category. Author Avatars List/Block and WP Multi Author both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from WP Multi Author" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.