# Authorsy – Author Box, Multiple Authors, Guest Authors & Post Rating

> Authorsy has 1K+ active installs and 391 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 61/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Authorsy works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 61/100 on our health check.

**Authorsy is a complete WordPress author box plugin that helps you showcase your writers with style. Display author profiles, bios, photos, and social links at the end of your posts. Highlight single or multiple authors…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 19,433
- **Downloads (30 days):** 391 (-5.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 61/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.8
- **Last updated:** Jun 30, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Apselo (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/apselo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/authorsy/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [author bio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-bio/) | #6 | 39 |
| [author box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-box/) | #5 | 42 |
| [Author Profile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-profile/) | #4 | 20 |
| [guest authors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/guest-authors/) | #3 | 4 |
| [multiple authors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/multiple-authors/) | #6 | 16 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| author bio | #20 | 320 |
| author box | #19 | 2,441 |
| Author Profile | #38 | 1,673 |
| guest authors | #9 | 472 |
| multiple authors | #9 | 2,897 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Simple Author Box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-author-box/) | 90K+ | 4.3/5 (115) | Aug 16, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [Co-Authors, Multiple Authors and Guest Authors in an Author Box with PublishPress Authors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/publishpress-authors/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (114) | Sep 23, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 3 | [Molongui Authorship – Author Boxes, Guest Authors & Co-Authors for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/molongui-authorship/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (158) | Sep 11, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [Starbox – the Author Box for Humans](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/starbox/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (203) | May 9, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 5 | [WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple Authors, Guest Authors & Custom Avatars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-post-author/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (22) | Aug 27, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 7 | [Author Box WP Lens](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/author-box-for-divi/) | 900+ | 5/5 (12) | Aug 19, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 8 | [Cool Author Box – For Widget and Post Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hm-cool-author-box-widget/) | 600+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 21, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 9 | [WP About Author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-about-author/) | 500+ | 4.5/5 (17) | May 25, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 10 | [Simple Author Bio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-author-bio/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 27, 2020 | 33/100 |
| 11 | [About Author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/about-author/) | 200+ | 4.4/5 (5) | Sep 11, 2026 | 79/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Authorsy safe to use in 2026?
Authorsy works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 61/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Authorsy?
Authorsy is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 19,433 times since it launched in February 2024. It was downloaded 391 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Authorsy work with WordPress 7.1?
Authorsy is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Authorsy last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.8, was released on June 30, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Authorsy?
Authorsy is developed and maintained by Apselo.

### What are the best alternatives to Authorsy?
The most popular alternatives to Authorsy are Simple Author Box (90K+ installs), Co-Authors, Multiple Author… (20K+ installs) and Molongui Authorship (10K+ installs).


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