# Advanced Author Box

> Advanced Author Box has 80+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 93 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Advanced Author Box shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds an author box to the ends of your posts, with your gravatar / avatar, your name, your website and description and optional social media links including facebook, twitter and google+.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 7,652
- **Downloads (30 days):** 93 (+25.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.5.9
- **Last updated:** Mar 31, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Dean Williams (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/deano1987/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-author-box/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [amp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/amp/) | #24 | 58 |
| [author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author/) | #61 | 202 |
| [author box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-box/) | #14 | 44 |
| [author info](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-info/) | #2 | 6 |
| [Guerrilla](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/guerrilla/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| amp | >100 | 529 |
| author | >100 | 9,449 |
| author box | >100 | 2,636 |
| author info | >100 | 1,595 |
| Guerrilla | #7 | 7 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [AMP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/amp/) | 300K+ | 3.8/5 (367) | Apr 10, 2025 | 57/100 |
| 2 | [Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ad-inserter/) | 300K+ | 4.9/5 (2,431) | Sep 23, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 3 | [Head, Footer and Post Injections](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/header-footer/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (735) | Mar 28, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 4 | [Schema & Structured Data for WP & AMP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/schema-and-structured-data-for-wp/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (252) | Oct 12, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 5 | [AMP for WP – Accelerated Mobile Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accelerated-mobile-pages/) | 70K+ | 4.4/5 (1,318) | Oct 13, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 6 | [Web Stories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/web-stories/) | 60K+ | 4.2/5 (87) | May 15, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 7 | [Easy Google AdSense](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-google-adsense/) | 5K+ | 4.3/5 (7) | Aug 24, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 8 | [Push Notifications by LaraPush](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/push-notifications-by-larapush/) | 4K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jun 2, 2025 | 49/100 |
| 9 | [Specific Content For Mobile – Customize the mobile version without redirections](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/specific-content-for-mobile/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (31) | Aug 22, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 10 | [Easy Google Adsense and Banner Ads Manager – AdsforWP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ads-for-wp/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (43) | Aug 18, 2026 | 81/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Advanced Author Box safe to use in 2026?
Advanced Author Box shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Advanced Author Box?
Advanced Author Box is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,652 times since it launched in April 2016. It was downloaded 93 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Advanced Author Box work with WordPress 7.1?
Advanced Author Box is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Advanced Author Box last updated?
The latest version, 1.5.9, was released on March 31, 2021 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Advanced Author Box?
Advanced Author Box is developed and maintained by Dean Williams.

### What are the best alternatives to Advanced Author Box?
The most popular alternatives to Advanced Author Box are AMP (300K+ installs), Ad Inserter (300K+ installs) and Head, Footer and Post Injec… (200K+ installs).


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