Lotos Author Fields
This plugin adds additional fields in user info.
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Lotos Author Fields stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| profile | >100 |
| user | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Lotos Author Fields
From the official readme · v1.9Description
Adds additional meta fields for User Profile and link on author page in widget “Recent Comments”
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Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/plugin-namedirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the Users->Your Profile, add Contact Info.
Frequently asked questions
Tested up to: 5.8?
Yes.
Changelog
compatible with 5.7.1 version WordPress.
1.8
compatible with 6.5 version WordPress.
1.7.1
Released: April 18, 2021= 1.5.5 =
Released: October 23, 2019
- minor fixes
- compatible with WordPress version 5.3
1.5
Released: June 28, 2019
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FAQ
Lotos Author Fields: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
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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