# Lotos Author Fields

> Lotos Author Fields has 10+ active installs and 180 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Lotos Author Fields shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds additional fields in user info.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,252
- **Downloads (30 days):** 180 (+19.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.9
- **Last updated:** Jun 29, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.5.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.2+, PHP 5.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Excellent Dynamics (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/excellentdynamics/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/lotos-author-fields/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,657 |
| [profile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/profile/) | >100 | 203 |
| [user](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user/) | >100 | 293 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| profile | >100 | 6,299 |
| user | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.7: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Sep 28, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Sep 21, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (71) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lotos Author Fields free?
Yes. Lotos Author Fields is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Lotos Author Fields safe to use in 2026?
Lotos Author Fields shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Lotos Author Fields?
Lotos Author Fields is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,252 times since it launched in May 2017. It was downloaded 180 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Lotos Author Fields work with WordPress 7.1?
Lotos Author Fields is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Lotos Author Fields need?
Lotos Author Fields requires PHP 5.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Lotos Author Fields last updated?
The latest version, 1.9, was released on June 29, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Lotos Author Fields?
Lotos Author Fields is developed and maintained by Excellent Dynamics.

### What are the best alternatives to Lotos Author Fields?
The most popular alternatives to Lotos Author Fields are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lotos-author-fields/ · Generated 2026-10-09 02:05 UTC by PageForge