# Author Box

> Author Box has 10+ active installs and 85 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Author Box shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Author Box Plugin is ability to add the author box in top/bottom of each post or in each category.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 9,919
- **Downloads (30 days):** 85 (+54.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** May 20, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Vignesh Pichamani (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/viky081/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/master-mind-author-box/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author/) | >100 | 202 |
| [author info](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-info/) | #5 | 6 |
| [author information](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-information/) | #3 | 4 |
| [authorbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/authorbox/) | #1 | 1 |
| [post author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-author/) | #6 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| author | >100 | 9,449 |
| author info | >100 | 1,595 |
| author information | >100 | 3,254 |
| authorbox | #5 | 6 |
| post author | >100 | 6,693 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Edit Author Slug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/edit-author-slug/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (84) | May 27, 2025 | 57/100 |
| 2 | [WP Meta and Date Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-meta-and-date-remover/) | 90K+ | 4.2/5 (71) | May 31, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [Hide/Remove Metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-metadata/) | 20K+ | 3.6/5 (14) | May 27, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 4 | [Disable Author Archives](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-author-archives/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Aug 21, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [Meks Smart Author Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-smart-author-widget/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Jul 23, 2024 | 29/100 |
| 6 | [VK Post Author Display](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vk-post-author-display/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Aug 24, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 7 | [Starbox – the Author Box for Humans](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/starbox/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (203) | May 9, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 8 | [WP Author, Date and Meta Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-author-date-and-meta-remover/) | 10K+ | 3.2/5 (25) | Jan 25, 2021 | 38/100 |
| 9 | [Guest Author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/guest-author/) | 5K+ | 4.2/5 (13) | Aug 16, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [Authors List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/authors-list/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (22) | Nov 24, 2025 | 50/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Author Box safe to use in 2026?
Author Box shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Author Box?
Author Box is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,919 times since it launched in April 2014. It was downloaded 85 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Author Box work with WordPress 7.1?
Author Box is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Author Box last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on May 20, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Author Box?
Author Box is developed and maintained by Vignesh Pichamani.

### What are the best alternatives to Author Box?
The most popular alternatives to Author Box are Edit Author Slug (100K+ installs), WP Meta and Date Remover (90K+ installs) and Hide/Remove Metadata (20K+ installs).


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