# Visual Authors Page

> Visual Authors Page has 10+ active installs and 44 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Visual Authors Page 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.

**This “Visual Authors page” plugin display authors list in any page by placing shortcode on it. You can generate shortcode from dashboard Authors menu**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,656
- **Downloads (30 days):** 44 (+76% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 10, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** segapunk (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/segapunk/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/visual-authors-page/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [avatars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/avatars/) | #15 | 33 |
| [list of users](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/list-of-users/) | #1 | 1 |
| [table of users](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/table-of-users/) | #1 | 1 |
| [usernames](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/usernames/) | #2 | 2 |
| [users list](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/users-list/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| avatars | >100 | 1,537 |
| list of users | >100 | 10,000 |
| table of users | >100 | 8,423 |
| usernames | >100 | 3,555 |
| users list | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Avatar Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/avatar-manager/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (39) | Feb 2, 2021 | 46/100 |
| 2 | [WP First Letter Avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-first-letter-avatar/) | 2K+ | 4.7/5 (33) | Mar 11, 2017 | 44/100 |
| 3 | [IntenseDebate Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/intensedebate/) | 500+ | 2.2/5 (9) | Feb 21, 2023 | 28/100 |
| 4 | [Letter Avatars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/letter-avatars/) | 200+ | 4.6/5 (9) | Mar 3, 2020 | 36/100 |
| 5 | [Easy Gravatars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easygravatars/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 14, 2010 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [BuddyPress First Letter Avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddypress-first-letter-avatar/) | 100+ | 4.9/5 (16) | Mar 11, 2017 | 37/100 |
| 7 | [Post Avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-avatar/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 23, 2018 | 32/100 |
| 8 | [Gravatar Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravatar-favicon/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 10, 2012 | 32/100 |
| 9 | [Local Profile Pics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/local-profile-pics/) | 100+ | — | Oct 1, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 10 | [WP Recent Comments With Avatars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-recent-comments-with-avatars/) | 80+ | 5/5 (3) | Jun 27, 2013 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Authors Page free?
Yes. Visual Authors Page is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Visual Authors Page safe to use in 2026?
Visual Authors Page 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 Visual Authors Page?
Visual Authors Page is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,656 times since it launched in October 2016. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Visual Authors Page work with WordPress 7.1?
Visual Authors Page is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Visual Authors Page last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on October 10, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Visual Authors Page?
Visual Authors Page is developed and maintained by segapunk.

### What are the best alternatives to Visual Authors Page?
The most popular alternatives to Visual Authors Page are Avatar Manager (5K+ installs), WP First Letter Avatar (2K+ installs) and IntenseDebate Comments (500+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/visual-authors-page/ · Generated 2026-10-06 14:59 UTC by PageForge