# Simple Author Box

> Simple Author Box has 90K+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 115 reviews and 15.3K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 89/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Simple Author Box is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 90K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 89/100 on our health check.

**Add a responsive author box or guest author box with social icons to any post. Great author box for any site!**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** #491 of 69,745 plugins
- **Active installs:** 90K+
- **Total downloads:** 1,804,977
- **Downloads (30 days):** 15,338 (-33.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 115 reviews
- **Health score:** 89/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 2.61
- **Last updated:** Aug 16, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WebFactory (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/webfactory/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-author-box/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [author bio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-bio/) | #1 | 39 |
| [author box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-box/) | #1 | 42 |
| [Author Profile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-profile/) | #1 | 20 |
| [author social icons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-social-icons/) | #1 | 9 |
| [guest author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/guest-author/) | #1 | 14 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| author bio | #2 | 320 |
| author box | #1 | 2,441 |
| Author Profile | #1 | 1,673 |
| author social icons | #1 | 719 |
| guest author | #4 | 472 |

## Version adoption

- 2.61: 51.7%
- 2.59: 21.9%
- 2.60: 8.4%
- Other: 18.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Co-Authors, Multiple Authors and Guest Authors in an Author Box with PublishPress Authors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/publishpress-authors/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (114) | Sep 23, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 3 | [Molongui Authorship – Author Boxes, Guest Authors & Co-Authors for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/molongui-authorship/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (158) | Sep 11, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [Starbox – the Author Box for Humans](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/starbox/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (203) | May 9, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 5 | [WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple Authors, Guest Authors & Custom Avatars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-post-author/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (22) | Aug 27, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 6 | [Authorsy – Author Box, Multiple Authors, Guest Authors & Post Rating](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/authorsy/) | 1K+ | — | Jun 30, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 7 | [Author Box WP Lens](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/author-box-for-divi/) | 900+ | 5/5 (12) | Aug 19, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 8 | [Cool Author Box – For Widget and Post Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hm-cool-author-box-widget/) | 600+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 21, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 9 | [WP About Author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-about-author/) | 500+ | 4.5/5 (17) | May 25, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 10 | [Simple Author Bio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-author-bio/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 27, 2020 | 33/100 |
| 11 | [About Author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/about-author/) | 200+ | 4.4/5 (5) | Sep 11, 2026 | 79/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Simple Author Box safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Simple Author Box is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 90K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 89/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Author Box?
Simple Author Box is active on 90K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,804,977 times since it launched in August 2014. It was downloaded 15,338 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Author Box work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Simple Author Box up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.6 or newer.

### What PHP version does Simple Author Box need?
Simple Author Box requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Simple Author Box last updated?
The latest version, 2.61, was released on August 16, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Simple Author Box?
Simple Author Box is developed and maintained by WebFactory.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple Author Box?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Author Box are Co-Authors, Multiple Author… (20K+ installs), Molongui Authorship (10K+ installs) and Starbox (10K+ installs).


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