# Big Bio Box

> Big Bio Box has 10+ active installs and 42 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Big Bio Box shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin needs at least WordPress 3.3 to work as it uses the new wp_editor call introduced in WP 3.3.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,506
- **Downloads (30 days):** 42 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Nov 12, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.1.42
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** kevin heath (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ypraise/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/big-bio-box/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author/) | >100 | 202 |
| [user bio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-bio/) | #2 | 2 |
| [user description](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-description/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| author | >100 | 9,515 |
| user bio | >100 | 412 |
| user description | >100 | 9,575 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 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 Big Bio Box free?
Yes. Big Bio Box is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Big Bio Box safe to use in 2026?
Big Bio Box shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Big Bio Box?
Big Bio Box is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,506 times since it launched in December 2011. It was downloaded 42 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Big Bio Box work with WordPress 7.1?
Big Bio Box is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Big Bio Box last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on November 12, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Big Bio Box?
Big Bio Box is developed and maintained by kevin heath.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/big-bio-box/ · Generated 2026-10-16 23:26 UTC by PageForge