DT Author Box
v1.2.2by DigitalTweaker · updated 7 years ago
Easily add an author box bio signature with custom profile image and social profile buttons to the end of each author's posts
- Rank
- #21,464
- Up14 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 47
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 16.9K
- 16,949 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
DT Author Box at a glance
DT Author Box is a WordPress plugin by DigitalTweaker with 40+ active installs, the #21,464 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 25% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.2.2 came out on Jun 13, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.6.1. Among the 46 plugins tagged “signature”, it ranks #12. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats65 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | DT Author Box |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 47 · -7.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 51 |
Rank over time
#21,464 · down 139 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #21,464 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,478 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,404 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,454 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,515 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,417 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,405 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,444 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,593 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,279 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,209 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,293 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,342 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,325 |
Growth %
Average -0.63% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.09% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -2.13% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -11.54% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.96% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| 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.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1.2
- Tested up to
- 3.6.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 25, 2012
- Last updated
- Jun 13, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about DT Author Box
How many websites use DT Author Box?
DT Author Box is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,464 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has DT Author Box been downloaded?
16,949 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was DT Author Box last updated?
Version 1.2.2 came out on Jun 13, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is DT Author Box compatible with the latest WordPress?
DT Author Box’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, 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 DT Author Box still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does DT Author Box have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to DT Author Box?
The plugins most like DT Author Box, by the tags they share, are Meks Smart Author Widget (10K+), Author Avatars List/Block (4K+) and One User Avatar (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 47 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 16.9K |
| Author | DigitalTweaker |
| First released | Apr 25, 2012 |
| Version | 1.2.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.1.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 13, 2019 |
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