# GPP About You Widget

> GPP About You Widget has 90+ active installs and 101 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** GPP About You Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**Adds a widget for easily creating an about your section to any widgetized region in your theme.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 90+
- **Total downloads:** 14,007
- **Downloads (30 days):** 101 (+40.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 15, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.1.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Thad Allender (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/endortrails/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/gpp-about-you-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom/) | >100 | 306 |
| [hooks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hooks/) | #10 | 40 |
| [welcome](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/welcome/) | #5 | 12 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,318 |
| [widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widgets/) | >100 | 525 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom | >100 | 10,000 |
| hooks | >100 | 10,000 |
| welcome | >100 | 3,833 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |
| widgets | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Custom CSS Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-custom-css/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (159) | Mar 11, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 3 | [ACF Photo Gallery Field](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/navz-photo-gallery/) | 60K+ | 4/5 (29) | Dec 26, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 4 | [Smart Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-custom-fields/) | 50K+ | 4.9/5 (21) | Jul 16, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 5 | [Gallery Custom Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gallery-custom-links/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (206) | Oct 10, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 6 | [Scripts n Styles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scripts-n-styles/) | 30K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Jun 6, 2023 | 45/100 |
| 7 | [Ocean Custom Sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ocean-custom-sidebar/) | 20K+ | 5/5 (8) | Aug 18, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 8 | [Custom Block Builder – Lazy Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lazy-blocks/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (80) | Aug 31, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 9 | [Custom Body Class](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-custom-body-class/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (21) | Jul 27, 2025 | 45/100 |
| 10 | [Meks Time Ago](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-time-ago/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (9) | Dec 4, 2025 | 54/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPP About You Widget free?
Yes. GPP About You Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is GPP About You Widget safe to use in 2026?
GPP About You Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use GPP About You Widget?
GPP About You Widget is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 14,007 times since it launched in January 2011. It was downloaded 101 times in the last 30 days.

### Does GPP About You Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
GPP About You Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was GPP About You Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on January 15, 2011 (16 years ago).

### Who makes GPP About You Widget?
GPP About You Widget is developed and maintained by Thad Allender.

### What are the best alternatives to GPP About You Widget?
The most popular alternatives to GPP About You Widget are White Label CMS (200K+ installs), Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+ installs) and ACF Photo Gallery Field (60K+ installs).


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