# Genesis Staff Bio Grid

> Genesis Staff Bio Grid has 10+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 3 reviews and 42 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Genesis Staff Bio Grid shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**This plugin creates a simple, intuitive way to list your staff with featured images and to display their bio in a lightbox. For Genesis sites only.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,538
- **Downloads (30 days):** 42 (+7.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.4
- **Last updated:** Aug 4, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jon Schroeder (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jonschr/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/genesis-staff-bio-grid/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bio/) | #22 | 38 |
| [company](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/company/) | #8 | 17 |
| [lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lightbox/) | >100 | 268 |
| [officers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/officers/) | #1 | 1 |
| [staff](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/staff/) | #16 | 40 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bio | >100 | 583 |
| company | >100 | 4,219 |
| lightbox | >100 | 1,537 |
| officers | #52 | 57 |
| staff | >100 | 1,199 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Author Bio Box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/author-bio-box/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (17) | Nov 4, 2021 | 38/100 |
| 2 | [Visual User Description Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/visual-user-description-editor/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 25, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 3 | [Author Box WP Lens](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/author-box-for-divi/) | 900+ | 5/5 (12) | Oct 12, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [Visual Editor Biography](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/visual-biography-editor/) | 900+ | 4.8/5 (12) | Mar 22, 2012 | 38/100 |
| 5 | [Connections Business Directory Toolbar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/connections-toolbar/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 13, 2024 | 33/100 |
| 6 | [About Me widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/about-me-widget/) | 200+ | 1/5 (1) | Mar 23, 2011 | 21/100 |
| 7 | [Simple Author Bio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-author-bio/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 27, 2020 | 33/100 |
| 8 | [HTML in Author Bio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html-in-author-bio/) | 100+ | — | Aug 14, 2011 | 25/100 |
| 9 | [Connections Business Directory Open Hours](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/connections-business-directory-hours/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 13, 2024 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [WP Author Profile Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-author-profile-widget/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 19, 2024 | 35/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Genesis Staff Bio Grid free?
Yes. Genesis Staff Bio Grid is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Genesis Staff Bio Grid safe to use in 2026?
Genesis Staff Bio Grid shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Genesis Staff Bio Grid?
Genesis Staff Bio Grid is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,538 times since it launched in April 2014. It was downloaded 42 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Genesis Staff Bio Grid work with WordPress 7.1?
Genesis Staff Bio Grid is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Genesis Staff Bio Grid last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on August 4, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Genesis Staff Bio Grid?
Genesis Staff Bio Grid is developed and maintained by Jon Schroeder.

### What are the best alternatives to Genesis Staff Bio Grid?
The most popular alternatives to Genesis Staff Bio Grid are Author Bio Box (1K+ installs), Visual User Description Edi… (1K+ installs) and Author Box WP Lens (900+ installs).


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