Simple Author Box is a free WordPress plugin by WebFactory with 90K+ active installs, ranked #492 among the most popular WordPress plugins today. It is rated 4.3/5 from 115 reviews and has been downloaded 1.8M times. The latest version 2.61 was released on August 16, 2026.
Highlights
- Ranks in the top 118.6% of all tracked plugins.
- Currently at its all-time best position.
- Last updated 3 months ago.
- Next install milestone: next 100K+.
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Monthly readings
| Month | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | #492 | — |
Monthly readings
| Month | Installs | Change |
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| November 2026 | 90K | — |
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⌕Details
- Author
- WebFactory
- Version
- 2.61
- Last updated
- August 16, 2026
- Added
- August 8, 2014
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First tracked
- November 2, 2026
Description
Add a responsive author box or guest author box with social icons to any post. Great author box for any site!
FAQ
How many sites use Simple Author Box?
Simple Author Box has 90K+ active installs according to WordPress.org.
How popular is Simple Author Box?
It is currently ranked #492 among tracked plugins, with a peak of #492.
When was Simple Author Box last updated?
The latest version (2.61) was released on August 16, 2026.
Who develops Simple Author Box?
Simple Author Box is developed by WebFactory.
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