Active installs
90+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#16906
Peak #16906
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
9.4K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Author Bio Shortcode currently ranks #16906 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v2.5.3, shipped on Sep 3, 2014 (4,356 days ago) — release #11 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Active installs
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Details
| Author | Philip John |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.5.3 |
| Versions released | 11 |
| Last updated | 2014-09-03 |
| Added to directory | 2011-09-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Provides the [author_bio] shortcode for embedding the bio of an author anywhere in the post/page content.
Frequently asked questions
Is Author Bio Shortcode a free plugin?
Yes — Author Bio Shortcode is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Author Bio Shortcode?
WordPress.org reports 90+ active installs.
How popular is Author Bio Shortcode?
As of August 7, 2026, Author Bio Shortcode ranks #16906 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Author Bio Shortcode last updated?
Author Bio Shortcode was last updated on September 3, 2014 (version 2.5.3). It has shipped 11 releases in total.
Who makes Author Bio Shortcode?
Author Bio Shortcode is developed by Philip John. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2011.
