# Edit Author Slug vs Simple Quotes

> Edit Author Slug vs Simple Quotes compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Edit Author Slug comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Simple Quotes.

**Edit Author Slug comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Simple Quotes.** Choose Edit Author Slug if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | Edit Author Slug | Simple Quotes |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100K+ ✅ | 20+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 9K ✅ | 50 |
| Download trend | +4% ✅ | -15.3% |
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 84 ✅ | 3 |
| Health score | 57/100 ✅ | 31/100 |
| Last updated | 1 year ago ✅ | 13 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.8.11 ✅ | WP 3.9.40 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | Any |
| First released | Nov 2009 | Feb 2011 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Edit Author Slug or Simple Quotes?
Edit Author Slug comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Simple Quotes. Choose Edit Author Slug if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is Edit Author Slug more popular than Simple Quotes?
Edit Author Slug is the more popular of the two with 100K+ active installs, compared with 20+ for Simple Quotes.

### Can I use Edit Author Slug and Simple Quotes 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 Edit Author Slug and Simple Quotes 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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