# Stylish Author Bio

> Stylish Author Bio has 10+ active installs and 70 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

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

**Stylish Author Bio is a responsive author content at the end of your posts or pages, showing the author name, country, author profession, author gravatar and author description. It also adds over 20+ social profile…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,551
- **Downloads (30 days):** 70 (+16.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 9, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** bdstar (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bdstar/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/stylish-author-bio/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [author bio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-bio/) | #29 | 39 |
| [author biography](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-biography/) | #3 | 3 |
| [Author Profile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-profile/) | #13 | 20 |
| [social](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social/) | >100 | 461 |
| [stylish author bio plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/stylish-author-bio-plugin/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| author bio | >100 | 339 |
| author biography | #59 | 72 |
| Author Profile | >100 | 1,820 |
| social | >100 | 5,956 |
| stylish author bio plugin | #22 | 23 |

## 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 | 93/100 |
| 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 9, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 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 Stylish Author Bio free?
Yes. Stylish Author Bio is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

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

### How many websites use Stylish Author Bio?
Stylish Author Bio is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,551 times since it launched in December 2016. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Stylish Author Bio work with WordPress 7.1?
Stylish Author Bio is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Stylish Author Bio last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on December 9, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Stylish Author Bio?
Stylish Author Bio is developed and maintained by bdstar.

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


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