# MM Author Box

> MM Author Box has 30+ active installs, a 1/5 rating from 2 reviews and 150 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 58/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** MM Author Box works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.

**This plugin will display a box About Post Author with author name, avatar and description after each blog post.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 4,189
- **Downloads (30 days):** 150 (-34.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 58/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.5
- **Last updated:** Aug 19, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mehraz Morshed (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mehrazmorshed/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/about-post-author/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [about-author-box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/about-author-box/) | #1 | 1 |
| [author box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-box/) | #20 | 44 |
| [author-meta-box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-meta-box/) | #1 | 1 |
| [simple author box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/simple-author-box/) | #1 | 1 |
| [smart author box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/smart-author-box/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| about-author-box | #25 | 1,318 |
| author box | #35 | 2,652 |
| author-meta-box | #34 | 1,302 |
| simple author box | #41 | 937 |
| smart author box | #12 | 394 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is MM Author Box safe to use in 2026?
MM Author Box works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use MM Author Box?
MM Author Box is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,189 times since it launched in January 2024. It was downloaded 150 times in the last 30 days.

### Does MM Author Box work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested MM Author Box up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.2 or newer.

### What PHP version does MM Author Box need?
MM Author Box requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was MM Author Box last updated?
The latest version, 1.5, was released on August 19, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes MM Author Box?
MM Author Box is developed and maintained by Mehraz Morshed.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/about-post-author/ · Generated 2026-10-15 22:36 UTC by PageForge