Extended Profile
This plugin extends the standard WordPress profile to inclue additional attributes such as photo, organization, address, phone number, and others. A user’s entire profile can then be output as an hCard on any page using…
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Extended Profile shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 16 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Extended Profile stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| hcard | #12 |
| microformats | #51 |
| profile | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Extended Profile
From the official readme · vtrunkDescription
This plugin extends the standard WordPress profile to inclue additional
attributes such as photo, organization, address, phone number, and others. A
user’s entire profile can then be output as an hCard on any page using the
profile shortcode, or with the provided widget.
Installation
This plugin follows the standard WordPress installation method:
- Upload the
openidfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Configure the extended profile attributes on the normal WordPress profile page
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Extended Profile: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Extended Profile free?
Yes. Extended Profile is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Extended Profile safe to use in 2026?
Extended Profile shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Extended Profile?
Extended Profile is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,586 times since it launched in December 2008. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.
Does Extended Profile work with WordPress 7.1?
Extended Profile is officially tested up to WordPress 2.7, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Extended Profile last updated?
The latest version, trunk, was released on April 25, 2010 (16 years ago).
Who makes Extended Profile?
Extended Profile is developed and maintained by Will Norris.
What are the best alternatives to Extended Profile?
The most popular alternatives to Extended Profile are WP Customer Reviews (20K+ installs), hCard ShortCode (20+ installs) and hCard Widget for WordPress (10+ installs).
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