# AH About Widget

> AH About Widget has 10+ active installs and 41 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** AH About Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Easy to use "About me" profile widget with several settings, which is using your Author Bio, Description and Author Gravatar.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,720
- **Downloads (30 days):** 41 (+17.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 23, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.32
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Andreas Hecht (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ahecht/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ah-about-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [about](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/about/) | #7 | 9 |
| [about me](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/about-me/) | #9 | 12 |
| [about me widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/about-me-widget/) | #4 | 4 |
| [profile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/profile/) | >100 | 202 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,305 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| about | >100 | 10,000 |
| about me | >100 | 2,439 |
| about me widget | >100 | 929 |
| profile | >100 | 6,134 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WDV About Me Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wdv-about-me-widget/) | 800+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Jan 4, 2025 | 36/100 |
| 2 | [About Us Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/about-us-widget/) | 60+ | 5/5 (3) | Jun 8, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 3 | [About Us Team](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/about-us-shortcode/) | 50+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 13, 2020 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [MoreAboutMe Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/moreaboutme/) | 50+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 9, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [Smart About Me Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-about-me-widget/) | 10+ | — | Nov 5, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [Microdata About](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/microdata-about/) | 10+ | 3/5 (2) | Mar 10, 2015 | 24/100 |
| 8 | [Kenzap Features](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kenzap-features/) | 10+ | — | Nov 10, 2020 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [About our services](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/about-our-services/) | <10 | — | Apr 13, 2022 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is AH About Widget safe to use in 2026?
AH About Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use AH About Widget?
AH About Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,720 times since it launched in July 2017. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.

### Does AH About Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
AH About Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.32, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was AH About Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on September 23, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes AH About Widget?
AH About Widget is developed and maintained by Andreas Hecht.

### What are the best alternatives to AH About Widget?
The most popular alternatives to AH About Widget are WDV About Me Widget (800+ installs), About Us Widget (60+ installs) and About Us Team (50+ installs).


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