# Author Website Templates – Create Writer, Author & Publisher Websites Easily

> Author Website Templates has 500+ active installs and 785 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 70/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Author Website Templates is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 500+ sites and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 70/100 on our health check.

**Effortlessly design stunning websites for authors, writers, publishers, and bloggers with Elementor using Author Website Templates.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 8,369
- **Downloads (30 days):** 785 (+21.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 70/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.2.7
- **Last updated:** Sep 21, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** RS WP THEMES (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rswpthemes/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/author-website-templates/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Author Website Templates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-website-templates/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Elementor Templates for Authors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/elementor-templates-for-authors/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Novelist Website Templates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/novelist-website-templates/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Publisher Website Templates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/publisher-website-templates/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Writers Website Templates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/writers-website-templates/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Author Website Templates | #9 | 1,549 |
| Elementor Templates for Authors | #55 | 887 |
| Novelist Website Templates | #2 | 3 |
| Publisher Website Templates | #3 | 281 |
| Writers Website Templates | #3 | 135 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 55.5%
- 1.1: 24.9%
- 1.0: 19.6%

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Author Website Templates safe to use in 2026?
Author Website Templates is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 500+ sites and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 70/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Author Website Templates?
Author Website Templates is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,369 times since it launched in February 2025. It was downloaded 785 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Author Website Templates work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Author Website Templates up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.9 or newer.

### What PHP version does Author Website Templates need?
Author Website Templates requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Author Website Templates last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.7, was released on September 21, 2026 (3 weeks ago).

### Who makes Author Website Templates?
Author Website Templates is developed and maintained by RS WP THEMES.


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