Author Bio Shortcode
v2.5.3by Philip John · updated 12 years ago
Provides the [author_bio] shortcode for embedding the bio of an author anywhere in the post/page content.
- Rank
- #17,155
- Down39 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 93
- 90+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9.7K
- 9,663 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Author Bio Shortcode at a glance
Author Bio Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Philip John with 90+ active installs, the #17,155 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 2.5.3 came out on Sep 3, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “user description”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats68 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Author Bio Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 93 · -1.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 95 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 94 |
Rank over time
#17,155 · down 14 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,155 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,116 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,088 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,086 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,105 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,045 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,018 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,027 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,077 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,130 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,185 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,125 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,141 |
Growth %
Average -0.09% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.06% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.05% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.06% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.07% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -1.06% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
90+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 90+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.5100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.5.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 6, 2011
- Last updated
- Sep 3, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Author Bio Shortcode
How many websites use Author Bio Shortcode?
Author Bio Shortcode is active on 90+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,155 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Author Bio Shortcode been downloaded?
9,663 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Author Bio Shortcode last updated?
Version 2.5.3 came out on Sep 3, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Author Bio Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Author Bio Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Author Bio Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Author Bio Shortcode have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Author Bio Shortcode?
The plugins most like Author Bio Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Simple Author Bio (200+), WP Author Profile Widget (100+) and Author Bio Box (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 93 |
| Reported installs | 90+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 9.7K |
| Author | Philip John |
| First released | Sep 6, 2011 |
| Version | 2.5.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 3, 2014 |
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