WP Post Signature
This plugin allows you to append a signature after every post. Some variables can be used, such as %post_title%, %post_link%, %bloginfo_name%, %bloginfo_url%, and so on. It supports multiuser.
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WP Post Signature shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 3.8/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Post Signature stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| post signature | >100 |
| signature | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.8 from 13 reviews
About WP Post Signature
From the official readme · v0.4.1Description
This plugin allows you to append a signature after every post. Some variables can be used, such as %post_title%, %post_link%, %bloginfo_name%, %bloginfo_url%, and so on. It supports multiuser.
Installation
- Upload the full directory into your wp-content/plugins directory
- Activate the plugin at the plugin administration page
- Open the plugin configuration page, which is located under “Settings -> WP Post Signature” and customize settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is it?
This plugin allows you to append a signature after every post.
Changelog
first version.
0.4.1
- Tested up to: 5.8
0.4.0
- Tested up to: 5.2
0.3.8
- Tested up to: 5.0.3
- Add donate link.
- Add analytics.
0.3.7
- support signature placement shortcode. Thanks to @scanlab.
0.3.6
- new variables, such as %author_meta_description%, %author_meta_avatar%.
0.3.5
- fix problem about pluggable.php.
Screenshots
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Best WP Post Signature alternatives
All post signature plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |
AB Post Signature
Plugin allows you to add a signature after every post.
|
10+ |
| 3 |
Author Signature
This plugin appends the author's signature to blog posts or/and pages.
|
10+ |
FAQ
WP Post Signature: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
Is WP Post Signature free?
Yes. WP Post Signature is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Post Signature safe to use in 2026?
WP Post Signature shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 3.8/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Post Signature?
WP Post Signature is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 53,185 times since it launched in May 2011. It was downloaded 241 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Post Signature work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Post Signature is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Post Signature last updated?
The latest version, 0.4.1, was released on September 16, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes WP Post Signature?
WP Post Signature is developed and maintained by Soli.
What are the best alternatives to WP Post Signature?
The most popular alternatives to WP Post Signature are AB Post Signature (10+ installs) and Author Signature (10+ installs).
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