Active installs
40+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#21614
Peak #21083
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
14.6K
Days tracked
37
1 day▼ 33
7 days▼ 151
30 days▼ 352
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- About the Author Advanced currently ranks #21614 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #21083, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- The latest release, v0.2.3, shipped on Sep 14, 2012 (5,100 days ago) — release #7 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #21614 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 40 |
| 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
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 40+ active installs.
How popular is About the Author Advanced?
As of September 1, 2026, About the Author Advanced ranks #21614 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #21083.
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.
