Active installs
500+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#8889
Peak #8881
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
81K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP About Author currently ranks #8889 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #8881, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.6.3, shipped on May 25, 2025 (439 days ago) — release #11 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
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Details
| Author | Jon Bishop |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.6.3 |
| Versions released | 11 |
| Last updated | 2025-05-25 |
| Added to directory | 2010-11-17 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Easily display customizable author bios below your posts
Frequently asked questions
Is WP About Author a free plugin?
Yes — WP About Author is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use WP About Author?
WordPress.org reports 500+ active installs.
How popular is WP About Author?
As of August 7, 2026, WP About Author ranks #8889 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #8881.
When was WP About Author last updated?
WP About Author was last updated on May 25, 2025 (version 1.6.3). It has shipped 11 releases in total.
Who makes WP About Author?
WP About Author is developed by Jon Bishop. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2010.
