Active installs
90K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#498
Peak #498
Downloads / day
1,462
prev 899
Downloads (7d)
6,527
All-time downloads
1.8M
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple Author Box currently ranks #498 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 1,623 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v2.61, shipped on Jul 19, 2026 (19 days ago) — release #56 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | WebFactory |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.61 |
| Versions released | 56 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-19 |
| Added to directory | 2014-08-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
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
Is Simple Author Box a free plugin?
Yes — Simple Author Box is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Simple Author Box?
WordPress.org reports 90K+ active installs.
How popular is Simple Author Box?
As of August 7, 2026, Simple Author Box ranks #498 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Simple Author Box last updated?
Simple Author Box was last updated on July 19, 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.
