Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple Author Box currently ranks #490 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #489, first reached on Oct 14, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 90K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 490 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 12% versus the month before (555/day).
- The latest release, v2.61, shipped on Aug 16, 2026 (62 days ago) — release #56 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #490 |
| 2026-09-30 | #491 |
| 2026-08-31 | #494 |
| 2026-07-30 | #505 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 90,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 90,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 90,000 |
| 2026-07-30 | 90,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 424 |
| 2026-09-30 | 484 |
| 2026-08-31 | 612 |
| 2026-07-31 | 823 |
| 2026-06-30 | 554 |
| 2026-05-31 | 679 |
| 2026-04-30 | 348 |
| 2026-03-31 | 407 |
| 2026-02-28 | 302 |
| 2026-01-31 | 301 |
| 2025-12-31 | 339 |
| 2025-11-30 | 299 |
| 2025-10-31 | 357 |
| 2025-09-30 | 865 |
| 2025-08-31 | 488 |
| 2025-07-31 | 4,764 |
| 2025-06-30 | 460 |
| 2025-05-31 | 602 |
| 2025-04-30 | 720 |
| 2025-03-31 | 159 |
| 2025-02-28 | 143 |
| 2025-01-31 | 144 |
| 2024-12-31 | 131 |
| 2024-11-30 | 161 |
| 2024-10-31 | 206 |
| 2024-09-30 | 244 |
| 2024-08-31 | 201 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WebFactory |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.61 |
| Versions released | 56 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-16 |
| Added to directory | 2014-08-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Add a responsive author box or guest author box with social icons to any post. Great author box for any site!
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Simple Author Box?
WordPress.org reports 90K+ active installs.
How popular is Simple Author Box?
As of October 17, 2026, Simple Author Box ranks #490 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #489.
When was Simple Author Box last updated?
Simple Author Box was last updated on August 16, 2026 (version 2.61). It has shipped 56 releases in total.
Who makes Simple Author Box?
Simple Author Box is developed by WebFactory. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2014.
