# Smart About Me Widget

> Smart About Me Widget has 10+ active installs and 94 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Smart About Me Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin contains a widget for showing off the about me content on your wordpress blog sidebars.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 5,712
- **Downloads (30 days):** 94 (+17.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** Nov 5, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.28
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sandeep Sharma (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sandeep816/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-about-me-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [about](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/about/) | #6 | 9 |
| [about me](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/about-me/) | #10 | 12 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,203 |
| [sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar/) | >100 | 489 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,306 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| about | >100 | 10,000 |
| about me | >100 | 2,448 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| sidebar | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WDV About Me Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wdv-about-me-widget/) | 800+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Jan 4, 2025 | 36/100 |
| 2 | [About Us Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/about-us-widget/) | 60+ | 5/5 (3) | Jun 8, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 3 | [About Us Team](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/about-us-shortcode/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 13, 2020 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [MoreAboutMe Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/moreaboutme/) | 50+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 9, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [Microdata About](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/microdata-about/) | 10+ | 3/5 (2) | Mar 10, 2015 | 24/100 |
| 7 | [AH About Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ah-about-widget/) | 10+ | — | Sep 23, 2017 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Kenzap Features](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kenzap-features/) | 10+ | — | Nov 10, 2020 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [About our services](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/about-our-services/) | <10 | — | Apr 13, 2022 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart About Me Widget free?
Yes. Smart About Me Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Smart About Me Widget safe to use in 2026?
Smart About Me Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Smart About Me Widget?
Smart About Me Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,712 times since it launched in August 2012. It was downloaded 94 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Smart About Me Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Smart About Me Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.28, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Smart About Me Widget last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on November 5, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Smart About Me Widget?
Smart About Me Widget is developed and maintained by Sandeep Sharma.

### What are the best alternatives to Smart About Me Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Smart About Me Widget are WDV About Me Widget (800+ installs), About Us Widget (60+ installs) and About Us Team (60+ installs).


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