# NS Author Widget vs Olympus Widgets

> NS Author Widget vs Olympus Widgets compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. NS Author Widget comes out ahead, winning 3 of 3 head-to-head checks against Olympus Widgets.

**NS Author Widget comes out ahead, winning 3 of 3 head-to-head checks against Olympus Widgets.** Choose NS Author Widget if you care most about download trend, health score and last updated.

| | NS Author Widget | Olympus Widgets |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 66 | 66 |
| Download trend | +13.8% ✅ | -4.3% |
| Rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Health score | 31/100 ✅ | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 10 years ago ✅ | 11 years ago |
| Tested up to | — | WP 4.2.39 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Jun 2015 | Jul 2015 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, NS Author Widget or Olympus Widgets?
NS Author Widget comes out ahead, winning 3 of 3 head-to-head checks against Olympus Widgets. Choose NS Author Widget if you care most about download trend, health score and last updated.

### Is NS Author Widget more popular than Olympus Widgets?
NS Author Widget is the more popular of the two with 10+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Olympus Widgets.

### Can I use NS Author Widget and Olympus Widgets together?
Both plugins cover author widget, 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 NS Author Widget and Olympus Widgets free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/compare/ns-author-widget-vs-olympus-widgets/ · Generated 2026-10-13 15:44 UTC by PageForge