Author Signature
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.
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.5 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Author Signature stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| author | >100 |
| page signature | >100 |
| post signature | >100 |
| signature | >100 |
| wordpress signature | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 4 reviews
About Author Signature
From the official readme · v1.3.8Description
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.
Features Request
Send me your requests here: zakirsajib@gmail.com
Installation
- Upload the plugin directory to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to Signature section, select where you want to display either post/page or both and select the desired size for your signature image.
- Go to User Profile, Upload your signature or similar as an image.
- You can optionally add text (i.e. Best Regards) before User name and signature.
Frequently asked questions
Does the signature come below the post and page?
Yes. Your signature image comes below the post contents.
What type of image formats your plugin allows?
All types images i.e. jpeg, jpg, png. I am working on SVG format image.
What is the recommended image size?
Ideal image could be 320 x 100 pixels. But you can choose either thumbnail, medium or custom sizes.
Does it support multi-user?
Yes, it supports multi-users.
Changelog
1.3.4
- Fixed $contents
1.2.3
- Remove signature upload option from plugin settings.
- Add Woocommerce functionalities.
- Add option for Best Regards texts
- Add option for user name show or hide
- Add uninstall file
- Fixed bugs
1.2.2
- Removed signature to all woocommerce templates i.e. cart, product, checkout and account page.
- Fixed bugs for undefined index
1.2.1
- Signature image is shown below post and page
- User ‘display_name’ is shown below post and page
1.2
- Only user ‘display_name’ was shown below post and page
1.3.6
- Deactivation issue is Fixed
- Compatible with WordPress 6.5.2, PHP 8.0
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FAQ
Author Signature: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
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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