# html in author bios

> html in author bios has 10+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews and 53 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** html in author bios shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,260
- **Downloads (30 days):** 53 (-1.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 24, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.1.42
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Pankaj Anupam (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pankajanupam/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/html-in-author-bios/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/categories/) | >100 | 357 |
| [subdomain](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/subdomain/) | #10 | 11 |
| [subdomains](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/subdomains/) | #7 | 8 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| categories | >100 | 10,000 |
| subdomain | >100 | 727 |
| subdomains | >100 | 728 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [List category posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-category-posts/) | 80K+ | 4.7/5 (254) | Jul 7, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 2 | [Media Library Assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-library-assistant/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (202) | Sep 27, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [PublishPress Taxonomies – Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager – Autotagger Automatically Add Terms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-tags/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (195) | Oct 5, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 4 | [Media Library Categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-media-library-categories/) | 20K+ | 4.2/5 (52) | Aug 22, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [FV Top Level Categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fv-top-level-cats/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (23) | Sep 3, 2025 | 53/100 |
| 6 | [Post Tags and Categories for Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-tags-and-categories-for-pages/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (23) | Jan 7, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 7 | [Visual Term Description Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/visual-term-description-editor/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (21) | Aug 17, 2024 | 47/100 |
| 8 | [Essential Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/essential-widgets/) | 10K+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Jun 18, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 9 | [Hide Categories and Products for Woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-categories-products-woocommerce/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (29) | Oct 1, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 10 | [Allow HTML in Category Descriptions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/allow-html-in-category-descriptions/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (41) | Mar 5, 2026 | 61/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is html in author bios free?
Yes. html in author bios is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is html in author bios safe to use in 2026?
html in author bios shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use html in author bios?
html in author bios is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,260 times since it launched in February 2012. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.

### Does html in author bios work with WordPress 7.1?
html in author bios 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 html in author bios last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on January 24, 2015 (12 years ago).

### Who makes html in author bios?
html in author bios is developed and maintained by Pankaj Anupam.

### What are the best alternatives to html in author bios?
The most popular alternatives to html in author bios are List category posts (80K+ installs), Media Library Assistant (70K+ installs) and PublishPress Taxonomies (40K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html-in-author-bios/ · Generated 2026-10-17 08:31 UTC by PageForge