MoreAboutMe Widget
Displays an AboutMe bloc, also known as a More About Me bloc, including a picture and some text.
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MoreAboutMe Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (50+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.2 (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 MoreAboutMe Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| about | >100 |
| author | >100 |
| image | >100 |
| picture | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About MoreAboutMe Widget
From the official readme · v1.3.1Description
Displays an AboutMe bloc, also known as a More About Me bloc, including a picture and some text. This plug-in is useful if you want to put a widget in a sidebar or footer to show a picture of your own and some descriptive text. Check the screenshots to see if it could fit your needs.
Installation
- Upload the zipfile to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Extract and remove it
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Drag the new widget to desired sidebar, choose a title (or not) for the widget and fill additional properties.
Changelog
1.3.1
- Checked with WordPress 4.2.2
1.3
- Added checkbox to allow HTML tags in the text
1.2.2
- Light fix
1.2.1
- Added french and german translation
1.2
- Added translation capabilities
1.1.1
- Fixed image padding bottom
Screenshots
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FAQ
MoreAboutMe Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is MoreAboutMe Widget free?
Yes. MoreAboutMe Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is MoreAboutMe Widget safe to use in 2026?
MoreAboutMe Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use MoreAboutMe Widget?
MoreAboutMe Widget is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,906 times since it launched in April 2014. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.
Does MoreAboutMe Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
MoreAboutMe Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was MoreAboutMe Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.1, was released on June 9, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes MoreAboutMe Widget?
MoreAboutMe Widget is developed and maintained by sierramike.
What are the best alternatives to MoreAboutMe Widget?
The most popular alternatives to MoreAboutMe Widget are WDV About Me Widget (800+ installs), About Us Widget (60+ installs) and About Us Team (60+ installs).
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