MTDEV Humans TXT
Credit the people behind your site with a humans.txt file you can edit right in WordPress. Served virtually, with an automatic author link.
Use with caution
MTDEV Humans TXT works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Needs PHP 8.1 or newer
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where MTDEV Humans TXT stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| author | >100 |
| credits | >100 |
| humans.txt | #4 |
About MTDEV Humans TXT
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
humans.txt is an initiative for knowing the people behind a website. It’s a text file that lists the people who contributed to building the site – developers, designers, and others. Think of it as the opposite of robots.txt: robots.txt is for machines, humans.txt is for people.
MTDEV Humans TXT lets you create and edit your site’s humans.txt file straight from the WordPress dashboard, without touching code or uploading files over FTP.
The file is served virtually at your site root (https://your-site.com/humans.txt) through rewrite rules, so it needs no write permissions and no physical file is created. It also adds the recommended rel="author" link to your site’s <head>, pointing to your humans.txt file.
Features:
- Content editor with a default template based on the standard (TEAM, THANKS, SITE).
- Virtual
/humans.txtserved astext/plain. - Option to enable or disable the
<head>link. - No physical files, multisite friendly.
- Makes no external server calls.
- Translation ready (text domain
mtdev-humans-txt).
Learn more about the initiative: https://humanstxt.org
Development / source code: https://github.com/martatorredev/mtdev-humans-txt
Installation
- Upload the
mtdev-humans-txtfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install it from the WordPress plugin directory. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu.
- Go to Settings -> Humans.txt to edit the content.
- Visit
https://your-site.com/humans.txtto check the result.
Frequently asked questions
Does it create a physical file on my server?
No. The content is stored in the database and served virtually at /humans.txt. This avoids permission issues and works on multisite.
The /humans.txt URL returns a 404
Go to Settings -> Permalinks and save the changes to regenerate the rewrite rules.
Can I disable the head link?
Yes, from Settings -> Humans.txt using the matching checkbox.
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FAQ
MTDEV Humans TXT: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is MTDEV Humans TXT free?
Yes. MTDEV Humans TXT is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is MTDEV Humans TXT safe to use in 2026?
MTDEV Humans TXT works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use MTDEV Humans TXT?
MTDEV Humans TXT is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 207 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.
Does MTDEV Humans TXT work with WordPress 7.1?
MTDEV Humans TXT is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does MTDEV Humans TXT need?
MTDEV Humans TXT requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was MTDEV Humans TXT last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on June 15, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes MTDEV Humans TXT?
MTDEV Humans TXT is developed and maintained by Marta Torre.
What are the best alternatives to MTDEV Humans TXT?
The most popular alternatives to MTDEV Humans TXT are Edit Author Slug (100K+ installs), WP Meta and Date Remover (90K+ installs) and Hide/Remove Metadata (20K+ installs).
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