Active installs
90+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#17281
Peak #17280
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
7.5K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Advanced Author Box currently ranks #17281 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #17280, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.5.9, shipped on Mar 31, 2021 (1,956 days ago) — release #16 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Dean Williams |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.9 |
| Versions released | 16 |
| Last updated | 2021-03-31 |
| Added to directory | 2016-04-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Add an author box to your posts, with your avatar, name, url and description with optional social media links. Supports AMP plugin - Accelerated Mobil …
Frequently asked questions
Is Advanced Author Box a free plugin?
Yes — Advanced Author Box is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Advanced Author Box?
WordPress.org reports 90+ active installs.
How popular is Advanced Author Box?
As of August 8, 2026, Advanced Author Box ranks #17281 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #17280.
When was Advanced Author Box last updated?
Advanced Author Box was last updated on March 31, 2021 (version 1.5.9). It has shipped 16 releases in total.
Who makes Advanced Author Box?
Advanced Author Box is developed by Dean Williams. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2016.
