# WP Author Meta

> WP Author Meta has 20+ active installs and 66 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Author Meta shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**This is a simple plugin that allows you to set author name that appears in facebook news feeds, when someone shares it on facebook. See screenshots and live demo.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 1,761
- **Downloads (30 days):** 66 (-5.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.2
- **Last updated:** Mar 31, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.3.26
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Nazakat Ali (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nazakatali32/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-author-meta/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author/) | #92 | 202 |
| [author-by](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-by/) | #1 | 1 |
| [facebook](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/facebook/) | >100 | 387 |
| [facebook meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/facebook-meta/) | #2 | 3 |
| [News Feed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/news-feed/) | #4 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| author | >100 | 9,377 |
| author-by | >100 | 9,377 |
| facebook | >100 | 4,504 |
| facebook meta | >100 | 1,226 |
| News Feed | >100 | 3,544 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Edit Author Slug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/edit-author-slug/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (84) | May 27, 2025 | 57/100 |
| 2 | [WP Meta and Date Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-meta-and-date-remover/) | 90K+ | 4.2/5 (71) | May 31, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [Hide/Remove Metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-metadata/) | 20K+ | 3.6/5 (14) | May 27, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 4 | [Disable Author Archives](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-author-archives/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Aug 21, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [Meks Smart Author Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-smart-author-widget/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Jul 23, 2024 | 29/100 |
| 6 | [VK Post Author Display](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vk-post-author-display/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Aug 24, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 7 | [Starbox – the Author Box for Humans](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/starbox/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (203) | May 9, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 8 | [WP Author, Date and Meta Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-author-date-and-meta-remover/) | 10K+ | 3.2/5 (25) | Jan 25, 2021 | 38/100 |
| 9 | [Guest Author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/guest-author/) | 5K+ | 4.2/5 (13) | Aug 16, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [Authors List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/authors-list/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (22) | Nov 24, 2025 | 50/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Author Meta safe to use in 2026?
WP Author Meta shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Author Meta?
WP Author Meta is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,761 times since it launched in March 2020. It was downloaded 66 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Author Meta work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Author Meta is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.26, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Author Meta last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.2, was released on March 31, 2020 (7 years ago).

### Who makes WP Author Meta?
WP Author Meta is developed and maintained by Nazakat Ali.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Author Meta?
The most popular alternatives to WP Author Meta are Edit Author Slug (100K+ installs), WP Meta and Date Remover (90K+ installs) and Hide/Remove Metadata (20K+ installs).


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