# Author Bio Box vs Hide/Remove Metadata

> Author Bio Box vs Hide/Remove Metadata compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Hide/Remove Metadata comes out ahead, winning 5 of 8 head-to-head checks against Author Bio Box.

**Hide/Remove Metadata comes out ahead, winning 5 of 8 head-to-head checks against Author Bio Box.** Choose Author Bio Box if you care most about download trend, rating and reviews. Choose Hide/Remove Metadata if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and health score.

| | Author Bio Box | Hide/Remove Metadata |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 1K+ | 20K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 236 | 2K ✅ |
| Download trend | +27.6% ✅ | -6.7% |
| Rating | 4.8/5 ✅ | 3.6/5 |
| Reviews | 17 ✅ | 14 |
| Health score | 38/100 | 64/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 5 years ago | 4 months ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 5.8.18 | WP 7.0.7 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | Oct 2011 | Jun 2019 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Author Bio Box or Hide/Remove Metadata?
Hide/Remove Metadata comes out ahead, winning 5 of 8 head-to-head checks against Author Bio Box. Choose Author Bio Box if you care most about download trend, rating and reviews. Choose Hide/Remove Metadata if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and health score.

### Is Author Bio Box more popular than Hide/Remove Metadata?
Hide/Remove Metadata is the more popular of the two with 20K+ active installs, compared with 1K+ for Author Bio Box.

### Can I use Author Bio Box and Hide/Remove Metadata together?
Both plugins cover author, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Author Bio Box and Hide/Remove Metadata free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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