# Author Signature

> Author Signature has 10+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews and 78 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Author Signature shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**The Author Signature plugin allows WordPress users to have signatures below every post and every page. There is an option to turn off the display on post and page.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 5,099
- **Downloads (30 days):** 78 (+34.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3.8
- **Last updated:** Apr 15, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.5.12
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Zakir Sajib (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/zakirstage/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/author-signature/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author/) | >100 | 202 |
| [page signature](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page-signature/) | #1 | 1 |
| [post signature](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-signature/) | #2 | 3 |
| [signature](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/signature/) | #27 | 41 |
| [wordpress signature](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-signature/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| author | >100 | 9,172 |
| page signature | >100 | 1,756 |
| post signature | >100 | 1,127 |
| signature | >100 | 1,962 |
| wordpress signature | >100 | 1,892 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

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

### Is Author Signature safe to use in 2026?
Author Signature shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Author Signature?
Author Signature is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,099 times since it launched in September 2011. It was downloaded 78 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Author Signature work with WordPress 7.1?
Author Signature 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.

### When was Author Signature last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.8, was released on April 15, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Author Signature?
Author Signature is developed and maintained by Zakir Sajib.

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


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