# Smart Author Box

> Smart Author Box has 50+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews and 85 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Smart Author Box shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**Smart Author Box will show the author’s biography below articles. This is a responsive and clean designed author box at the end of your posts, which will display the author name, author gravatar and author description…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 5,071
- **Downloads (30 days):** 85 (+6.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.7
- **Last updated:** Sep 16, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WPxon (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpxon/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-author-box/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [author bio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-bio/) | #16 | 39 |
| [author box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-box/) | #17 | 44 |
| [smart author bio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/smart-author-bio/) | #1 | 1 |
| [smart author box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/smart-author-box/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| author bio | #70 | 340 |
| author box | #86 | 2,652 |
| smart author bio | #15 | 60 |
| smart author box | #19 | 394 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Simple Author Box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-author-box/) | 90K+ | 4.3/5 (115) | Aug 16, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 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) | Oct 8, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 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) | Oct 14, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Authorsy – Author Box, Multiple Authors, Guest Authors & Post Rating](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/authorsy/) | 1K+ | — | Jun 30, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 7 | [Author Box WP Lens](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/author-box-for-divi/) | 900+ | 5/5 (12) | Oct 12, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 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 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Smart Author Box safe to use in 2026?
Smart Author Box shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Smart Author Box?
Smart Author Box is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,071 times since it launched in July 2019. It was downloaded 85 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Smart Author Box work with WordPress 7.1?
Smart Author Box is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Smart Author Box last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.7, was released on September 16, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Smart Author Box?
Smart Author Box is developed and maintained by WPxon.

### What are the best alternatives to Smart Author Box?
The most popular alternatives to Smart Author Box are Simple Author Box (90K+ installs), Co-Authors, Multiple Author… (20K+ installs) and Molongui Authorship (10K+ installs).


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