# User Bio Widget

> User Bio Widget has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 51 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** User Bio Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**This widget will easily allow you to display the “Biographical Info” of any blog author’s user profile in the sidebar. It allows you to choose from multiple authors/users on the blog, if your blog does, in fact, have…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 7,524
- **Downloads (30 days):** 51 (-17.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2
- **Last updated:** May 5, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.1.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Anthony Bubel (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bubel/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/user-bio-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [author bio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-bio/) | #22 | 39 |
| [bio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bio/) | #21 | 38 |
| [gravatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gravatar/) | #41 | 89 |
| [user bio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-bio/) | #1 | 2 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,319 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| author bio | >100 | 343 |
| bio | #69 | 1,056 |
| gravatar | >100 | 553 |
| user bio | >100 | 412 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.2: 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 | 94/100 |
| 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 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 User Bio Widget free?
Yes. User Bio Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is User Bio Widget safe to use in 2026?
User Bio Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use User Bio Widget?
User Bio Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,524 times since it launched in January 2010. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.

### Does User Bio Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
User Bio Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was User Bio Widget last updated?
The latest version, 0.2, was released on May 5, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes User Bio Widget?
User Bio Widget is developed and maintained by Anthony Bubel.

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


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