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HTML in Author Bio

v1.0

by Abhik · updated 15 years ago

Enables the use of HTML formatting in Author Bio

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Rank
#13,779
Up71 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 157
100+ reported · High
Total downloads
7K
6,974 all-time
Rating
–
0 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 200+ · ETA unknown

HTML in Author Bio at a glance

HTML in Author Bio is a WordPress plugin by Abhik with 100+ active installs, the #13,779 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 1.0 came out on Aug 14, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 39 plugins tagged “bio”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2011.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

51 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
HTML in Author Bio Compare series
Downloads over time: 19 days across 1 series.0246Oct 10Oct 13Oct 16Oct 19Oct 22Oct 25Oct 28
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DateHTML in Author Bio
Oct 28, 20264
Oct 27, 20263
Oct 26, 20266
Oct 25, 20264
Oct 24, 20265
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20264
Oct 18, 20261
Oct 17, 20263
Oct 16, 20262
Oct 15, 20262
Oct 14, 20265
Oct 13, 20261
Oct 12, 20263
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20265

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 157 · -8.7% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.155160165170Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026157
Nov 8, 2026156
Nov 7, 2026156
Nov 5, 2026157
Nov 4, 2026156
Nov 3, 2026157
Nov 2, 2026157
Nov 1, 2026157
Oct 31, 2026157
Oct 30, 2026158
Oct 29, 2026157
Oct 28, 2026158
Oct 27, 2026172

Rank over time

#13,779 · up 21 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#13.8K#13.8K#13.9KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#13,779
Nov 8, 2026#13,850
Nov 7, 2026#13,838
Nov 6, 2026#13,810
Nov 5, 2026#13,793
Nov 4, 2026#13,846
Nov 2, 2026#13,764
Nov 1, 2026#13,783
Oct 31, 2026#13,781
Oct 30, 2026#13,713
Oct 29, 2026#13,772
Oct 28, 2026#13,775
Oct 27, 2026#13,800

Growth %

Average -0.70% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026+0.64%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026-0.32%
Nov 5, 2026+0.64%
Nov 4, 2026-0.64%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026-0.63%
Oct 30, 2026+0.64%
Oct 29, 2026-0.63%
Oct 28, 2026-8.14%

Active installs band

100+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.95100105Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026100+
Nov 8, 2026100+
Nov 7, 2026100+
Nov 6, 2026100+
Nov 5, 2026100+
Nov 4, 2026100+
Nov 3, 2026100+
Nov 2, 2026100+
Nov 1, 2026100+
Oct 31, 2026100+
Oct 30, 2026100+
Oct 29, 2026100+
Oct 28, 2026100+
Oct 27, 2026100+

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Change log

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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
Tested up to
3.3.2
Requires PHP
–
First released
Aug 14, 2011
Last updated
Aug 14, 2011
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about HTML in Author Bio

How many websites use HTML in Author Bio?

HTML in Author Bio is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,779 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has HTML in Author Bio been downloaded?

6,974 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats

When was HTML in Author Bio last updated?

Version 1.0 came out on Aug 14, 2011 (15 years ago).

Is HTML in Author Bio compatible with the latest WordPress?

HTML in Author Bio’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 HTML in Author Bio still maintained?

Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does HTML in Author Bio have?

No one has reviewed HTML in Author Bio on WordPress.org yet.

What are the best alternatives to HTML in Author Bio?

The plugins most like HTML in Author Bio, by the tags they share, are Meks Smart Author Widget (10K+), Change Author (1K+) and Author Bio Box (1K+). Compare all alternatives

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HTML in Author Bio
Estimated installs≈ 157
Reported installs100+
Rating–
Reviews0
Total downloads7K
AuthorAbhik
First releasedAug 14, 2011
Version1.0
Requires WP3.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedAug 14, 2011

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