Author Profile Image
v1.0by anik.newaz · updated 11 years ago
Adds an author image uploader to the profile page.
- Rank
- #36,141
- Up10,528 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.1K
- 2,140 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Author Profile Image at a glance
Author Profile Image is a WordPress plugin by anik.newaz with 10+ active installs, the #36,141 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Jun 13, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 132 plugins tagged “avatar”, it ranks #66. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats26 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Author Profile Image |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · -6.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#36,141 · up 2,122 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #36,141 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #46,669 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #47,843 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #36,396 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #40,993 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #47,755 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #47,724 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #44,266 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #37,037 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #38,263 |
Growth %
Average -0.54% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -10.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.25% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 13, 2015
- Last updated
- Jun 13, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Author Profile Image
How many websites use Author Profile Image?
Author Profile Image is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #36,141 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Author Profile Image been downloaded?
2,140 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Author Profile Image last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Jun 13, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Author Profile Image compatible with the latest WordPress?
Author Profile Image’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 Profile Image still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Author Profile Image have?
No one has reviewed Author Profile Image on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Author Profile Image?
The plugins most like Author Profile Image, by the tags they share, are Meks Smart Author Widget (10K+), Author Avatars List/Block (4K+) and One User Avatar (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.1K |
| Author | anik.newaz |
| First released | Jun 13, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 13, 2015 |
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