# About Author Box

> About Author Box has 10+ active installs and 85 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 57/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** About Author Box works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.

**Easily display an information box for the post author after or before post content.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,884
- **Downloads (30 days):** 85 (+9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 57/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.4
- **Last updated:** Jul 30, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7.0+, PHP 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WPKube (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpkube/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/about-author-box/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [about author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/about-author/) | #4 | 4 |
| [author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author/) | >100 | 201 |
| [author box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-box/) | #29 | 42 |
| [authors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/authors/) | #44 | 74 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| about author | #27 | 3,268 |
| author | >100 | 9,064 |
| author box | #47 | 2,477 |
| authors | >100 | 9,065 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Kantbtrue about me](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kantbtrue-about-me/) | 300+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 28, 2024 | 36/100 |
| 2 | [Author Box by Nocksoft](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/author-box-by-nocksoft/) | 90+ | — | Nov 16, 2024 | 28/100 |
| 3 | [Author Details](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/author-details/) | 10+ | — | May 12, 2024 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is About Author Box free?
Yes. About Author Box is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is About Author Box safe to use in 2026?
About Author Box works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use About Author Box?
About Author Box is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,884 times since it launched in September 2019. It was downloaded 85 times in the last 30 days.

### Does About Author Box work with WordPress 7.1?
About Author Box is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does About Author Box need?
About Author Box requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was About Author Box last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on July 30, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes About Author Box?
About Author Box is developed and maintained by WPKube.

### What are the best alternatives to About Author Box?
The most popular alternatives to About Author Box are Kantbtrue about me (300+ installs), Author Box by Nocksoft (90+ installs) and Author Details (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/about-author-box/ · Generated 2026-10-02 00:25 UTC by PageForge