# Author Bio Box

> Author Bio Box has 1K+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 17 reviews and 236 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Author Bio Box shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**Display a box with the author’s biography and also social icons in bottom of the post.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 84,737
- **Downloads (30 days):** 236 (+28.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 17 reviews
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 3.4.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 4, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.8.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Claudio Sanches (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/claudiosanches/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/author-bio-box/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author/) | #18 | 202 |
| [bio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bio/) | #1 | 38 |
| [social](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social/) | #36 | 463 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| author | >100 | 9,172 |
| bio | >100 | 567 |
| social | >100 | 5,849 |

## Version adoption

- 3.4: 89.4%
- 3.3: 10.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Edit Author Slug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/edit-author-slug/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (84) | May 27, 2025 | 57/100 |
| 2 | [WP Meta and Date Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-meta-and-date-remover/) | 90K+ | 4.2/5 (71) | May 31, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [Hide/Remove Metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-metadata/) | 20K+ | 3.6/5 (14) | May 27, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 4 | [Disable Author Archives](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-author-archives/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Aug 21, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [Meks Smart Author Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-smart-author-widget/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Jul 23, 2024 | 29/100 |
| 6 | [VK Post Author Display](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vk-post-author-display/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Aug 24, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 7 | [Starbox – the Author Box for Humans](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/starbox/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (203) | May 9, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 8 | [WP Author, Date and Meta Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-author-date-and-meta-remover/) | 10K+ | 3.2/5 (25) | Jan 25, 2021 | 38/100 |
| 9 | [Guest Author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/guest-author/) | 5K+ | 4.2/5 (13) | Aug 16, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [Authors List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/authors-list/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (22) | Nov 24, 2025 | 50/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Author Bio Box safe to use in 2026?
Author Bio Box shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Author Bio Box?
Author Bio Box is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 84,737 times since it launched in October 2011. It was downloaded 236 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Author Bio Box work with WordPress 7.1?
Author Bio Box is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Author Bio Box last updated?
The latest version, 3.4.1, was released on November 4, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Author Bio Box?
Author Bio Box is developed and maintained by Claudio Sanches.

### What are the best alternatives to Author Bio Box?
The most popular alternatives to Author Bio Box are Edit Author Slug (100K+ installs), WP Meta and Date Remover (90K+ installs) and Hide/Remove Metadata (20K+ installs).


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