Post Signature
This plugin appends the author’s display name to posts and/or pages. There is an option to turn off the display on your own site, so the signature is visible only in feeds and crossposted content.
Consider an alternative
Post Signature shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 16 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Post Signature stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| crosspost | #16 |
| signature | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Post Signature
From the official readme · v1.01Description
This plugin appends the author’s display name to posts and/or pages. There is an option to turn off the display on your own site, so the signature is visible only in feeds and crossposted content.
Installation
- Upload the plugin directory to
/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
1.01
- Fixed i18n (January 30, 2010)
1.0
- First release (January 17, 2010)
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FAQ
Post Signature: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Post Signature free?
Yes. Post Signature is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Post Signature safe to use in 2026?
Post Signature shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Post Signature?
Post Signature is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,836 times since it launched in January 2010. It was downloaded 31 times in the last 30 days.
Does Post Signature work with WordPress 7.1?
Post Signature is officially tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Post Signature last updated?
The latest version, 1.01, was released on January 31, 2010 (17 years ago).
Who makes Post Signature?
Post Signature is developed and maintained by Stephanie Leary.
What are the best alternatives to Post Signature?
The most popular alternatives to Post Signature are LiveJournal Crossposter (200+ installs), Share on Pixelfed (70+ installs) and Blog Crosspost (40+ installs).
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