# WP Author Box

> WP Author Box has 10+ active installs and 50 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Author Box 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 plugin will automatically add an author box below the post/page. It also lets the author to enter and display their social profiles like Facebook, Twitter and Google+.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,579
- **Downloads (30 days):** 50 (+56.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 9, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** newbiesup (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/newbiesup/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-author-box/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [author bio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-bio/) | #25 | 39 |
| [author box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-box/) | #25 | 42 |
| [author description](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-description/) | #5 | 6 |
| [Author Profile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-profile/) | #10 | 20 |
| [author profile fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-profile-fields/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| author bio | >100 | 323 |
| author box | >100 | 2,477 |
| author description | >100 | 3,073 |
| Author Profile | >100 | 1,708 |
| author profile fields | >100 | 1,048 |

## 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 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Molongui Authorship – Author Boxes, Guest Authors & Co-Authors for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/molongui-authorship/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (158) | Sep 11, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 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) | Aug 27, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 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) | Aug 19, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 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 WP Author Box free?
Yes. WP Author Box is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Author Box safe to use in 2026?
WP Author Box 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 WP Author Box?
WP Author Box is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,579 times since it launched in October 2016. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Author Box work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Author Box 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 WP Author Box last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on October 9, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes WP Author Box?
WP Author Box is developed and maintained by newbiesup.

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


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