Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- About the Author Advanced currently ranks #21344 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #21050, first reached on Sep 23, 2026.
- Active installs grew from 40+ when we started tracking it in July 2026 to 50+ today — it crossed the 50+ mark around September 2026.
- The latest release, v0.2.3, shipped on Sep 14, 2012 (5,158 days ago) — release #7 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | #21344 |
| 2026-09-30 | #21237 |
| 2026-08-31 | #21581 |
| 2026-07-31 | #21283 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | 50 |
| 2026-09-30 | 50 |
| 2026-08-31 | 40 |
| 2026-07-31 | 40 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | 8 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Dan |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.2.3 |
| Versions released | 7 |
| Last updated | 2012-09-14 |
| Added to directory | 2012-07-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
This plugin creates a sidebar widget which displays the post/page author's information.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use About the Author Advanced?
WordPress.org reports 50+ active installs.
How popular is About the Author Advanced?
As of October 29, 2026, About the Author Advanced ranks #21344 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #21050.
When was About the Author Advanced last updated?
About the Author Advanced was last updated on September 14, 2012 (version 0.2.3). It has shipped 7 releases in total.
Who makes About the Author Advanced?
About the Author Advanced is developed by Dan. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2012.
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