Author Image(s)
v3.6by Scott Reilly · updated 15 years ago
Display image (if present) and/or name for the author of a post, or for all authors on the blog.
- Rank
- #20,817
- Down159 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 54
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 22.8K
- 22,770 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Author Image(s) at a glance
Author Image(s) is a WordPress plugin by Scott Reilly with 50+ active installs, the #20,817 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 3.6 came out on Jan 4, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 83 plugins tagged “authors”, it ranks #24. It was first released in 2005.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats69 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Author Image(s) |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 54 · -1.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 55 |
Rank over time
#20,817 · down 195 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #20,817 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #20,658 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #20,550 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #20,662 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #20,619 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #20,824 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #20,598 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #20,814 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,585 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,610 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,667 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #20,601 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,622 |
Growth %
Average -0.15% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.82% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.93% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.82% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.85% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.82% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.85% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -1.82% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
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.
- v3.6100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.6
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 14, 2005
- Last updated
- Jan 4, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Author Image(s)
How many websites use Author Image(s)?
Author Image(s) is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,817 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Author Image(s) been downloaded?
22,770 times in total since 2005. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Author Image(s) last updated?
Version 3.6 came out on Jan 4, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Author Image(s) compatible with the latest WordPress?
Author Image(s)’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 Image(s) still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Author Image(s) have?
No one has reviewed Author Image(s) on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Author Image(s)?
The plugins most like Author Image(s), by the tags they share, are Meks Smart Author Widget (10K+), Image Widget (100K+) and Menu Image, Icons made easy (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 54 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 22.8K |
| Author | Scott Reilly |
| First released | Apr 14, 2005 |
| Version | 3.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 4, 2012 |
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