MM Author Box
This plugin will display a box About Post Author with author name, avatar and description after each blog post.
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.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where MM Author Box stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| about-author-box | #25 |
| author box | #35 |
| author-meta-box | #34 |
| simple author box | #41 |
| smart author box | #12 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 1 from 2 reviews
About MM Author Box
From the official readme · v1.5Description
This plugin will display a box About Post Author with author name, avatar and description after each blog post.
Features
- Author Avatar
- Author Name
- Author Description
- Change Background Color
- Change Text Color
Installation
Install the plugin via WordPress Dashboard (from plugin directory or from your computer), or upload the files manually to your server and activate the plugin.
Install via WordPress dashboard
From Plugin Directory
- Visit ‘Plugins > Add New’
- Search for ‘About Post Author’
- Install and Activate the plugin
- You will be redirected to the settings page
From Your Computer
- Download the About Post Author plugin
- Visit ‘Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin’
- Choose the plugin file in .zip format
- Click the Install Now button, and Activate after installation
- You will be redirected to the settings page
Install via Uploading Files Manually
- Download the About Post Author plugin and unzip the folder
- Upload the folder to your ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory
- Activate the About Post Author plugin from Dashboard
- You will be redirected to the settings page
Frequently asked questions
How to enable author box?
Activate the plugin and configure the settings. That’s it.
How to disable author box?
Just deactivate the plugin.
Changelog
v1.5 — Aug 19, 2026
- Tested: WordPress 7.1 compatibility
v1.4 — Jan 02, 2026
- Tested: WordPress 6.9 compatibility
v1.3 — Apr 15, 2025
- Tested: WordPress 6.8 compatibility
v1.2 — Nov 09, 2024
- New feature
- Compatibility
- New UI/UX
v1.1 — Feb 05, 2024
- Routine maintenance
v1.0 — Jan 22, 2024
- Initial release.
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FAQ
MM Author Box: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
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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