# Author Box by Nocksoft

> Author Box by Nocksoft has 90+ active installs and 70 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Author Box by Nocksoft shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**Adds a modern author info box at the end of your posts and implements local avatars as an alternative to Gravatar.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 90+
- **Total downloads:** 3,525
- **Downloads (30 days):** 70 (+25% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 16, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Rafael @ Nocksoft (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nocksoft/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/author-box-by-nocksoft/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [about author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/about-author/) | #2 | 4 |
| [about me](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/about-me/) | #6 | 12 |
| [author bio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-bio/) | #13 | 39 |
| [author box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-box/) | #13 | 42 |
| [author description](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-description/) | #1 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| about author | >100 | 3,268 |
| about me | >100 | 2,448 |
| author bio | #91 | 323 |
| author box | >100 | 2,477 |
| author description | >100 | 3,073 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Kantbtrue about me](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kantbtrue-about-me/) | 300+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 28, 2024 | 36/100 |
| 3 | [Author Details](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/author-details/) | 10+ | — | May 12, 2024 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [About Author Box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/about-author-box/) | 10+ | — | Jul 30, 2026 | 57/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Author Box by Nocksoft safe to use in 2026?
Author Box by Nocksoft shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Author Box by Nocksoft?
Author Box by Nocksoft is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,525 times since it launched in April 2018. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Author Box by Nocksoft work with WordPress 7.1?
Author Box by Nocksoft is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Author Box by Nocksoft last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on November 16, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Author Box by Nocksoft?
Author Box by Nocksoft is developed and maintained by Rafael @ Nocksoft.

### What are the best alternatives to Author Box by Nocksoft?
The most popular alternatives to Author Box by Nocksoft are Kantbtrue about me (300+ installs), Author Details (10+ installs) and About Author Box (10+ installs).


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