# Simple Google Authorship and Avatar

> Simple Google Authorship and Avat… has 20+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews and 51 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple Google Authorship and Av… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**Enables users to easily claim google authorship on their content and use their google profile picture as an avatar**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 3,646
- **Downloads (30 days):** 51 (+112.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 29, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mark-k (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mark-k/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-google-authorship-and-avatar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [authorship](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/authorship/) | #3 | 8 |
| [avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/avatar/) | #47 | 119 |
| [google authorship](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-authorship/) | #2 | 4 |
| [Google Profile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-profile/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| authorship | #89 | 106 |
| avatar | >100 | 1,559 |
| google authorship | #50 | 60 |
| Google Profile | >100 | 2,126 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Google Plus Authorship](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-plus-authorship/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (8) | Nov 28, 2017 | 36/100 |
| 2 | [WP Google Authorship](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-plus-author/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 8, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 4 | [RankWise SEO WordPress Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webcijfers-seo-scan/) | 20+ | 5/5 (2) | Jan 13, 2014 | 31/100 |
| 5 | [Disable comments with Google authorship](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments-with-google-authorship/) | 10+ | — | May 26, 2013 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [GooglePlus Multi-Authorship](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/googleplus-multi-authorship/) | 10+ | 4/5 (1) | May 18, 2014 | 27/100 |
| 7 | [Tessa Authorship](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tessa-authorship/) | 10+ | — | Nov 1, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Hummint Badge](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hummint-badge/) | <10 | — | Aug 13, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Google Authorship and Av… free?
Yes. Simple Google Authorship and Av… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple Google Authorship and Av… safe to use in 2026?
Simple Google Authorship and Av… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Google Authorship and Av…?
Simple Google Authorship and Av… is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,646 times since it launched in January 2013. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Google Authorship and Av… work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Google Authorship and Av… is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Simple Google Authorship and Av… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on January 29, 2013 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Simple Google Authorship and Av…?
Simple Google Authorship and Av… is developed and maintained by Mark-k.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple Google Authorship and Av…?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Google Authorship and Av… are Google Plus Authorship (1K+ installs), WP Google Authorship (200+ installs) and RankWise SEO WordPress Plug… (20+ installs).


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