# Author Details

> Author Details has 10+ active installs and 76 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Author Details shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Author Details plugin displays the author details at the end of the post.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,829
- **Downloads (30 days):** 76 (+111.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.7
- **Last updated:** May 12, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.5.12
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** edckwt (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/edckwt/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/author-details/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [about author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/about-author/) | #3 | 4 |
| [author bio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-bio/) | #23 | 39 |
| [author details](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-details/) | #1 | 1 |
| [author profile at end of post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-profile-at-end-of-post/) | #1 | 1 |
| [profiles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/profiles/) | #11 | 24 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| about author | >100 | 3,268 |
| author bio | >100 | 323 |
| author details | >100 | 2,899 |
| author profile at end of post | >100 | 585 |
| profiles | >100 | 6,161 |

## Version adoption

- 1.7: 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 |
| 2 | [Author Box by Nocksoft](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/author-box-by-nocksoft/) | 90+ | — | Nov 16, 2024 | 28/100 |
| 4 | [About Author Box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/about-author-box/) | 10+ | — | Jul 30, 2026 | 57/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Author Details safe to use in 2026?
Author Details shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Author Details?
Author Details is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,829 times since it launched in March 2016. It was downloaded 76 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Author Details work with WordPress 7.1?
Author Details is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Author Details need?
Author Details requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Author Details last updated?
The latest version, 1.7, was released on May 12, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Author Details?
Author Details is developed and maintained by edckwt.

### What are the best alternatives to Author Details?
The most popular alternatives to Author Details are Kantbtrue about me (300+ installs), Author Box by Nocksoft (90+ installs) and About Author Box (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/author-details/ · Generated 2026-10-02 01:08 UTC by PageForge