Visual User Description Editor
v1.2.0by zwwuu · updated 4 years ago
Replaces the user "Biographical Info" profile field with a TinyMCE visual editor.
- Rank
- #6,292
- Down20 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,320
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 12.5K
- 12,504 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Visual User Description Editor at a glance
Visual User Description Editor is a WordPress plugin by zwwuu with 1K+ active installs, the #6,292 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 23 times, 43% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.2.0 came out on Nov 25, 2022, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.1.0. It leads the 17 plugins tagged “biography”. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats810 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Visual User Description Editor |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 294 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,322 · -5.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,322 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,327 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,327 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,333 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,329 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,332 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,325 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,321 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,321 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,324 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,328 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,391 |
Rank over time
#6,292
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,292 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,272 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,268 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,282 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,270 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,274 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,261 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,281 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,289 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,298 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,289 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,298 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,292 |
Growth %
Average -0.42% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.30% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.53% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.30% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.53% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
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★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 6.1.0
- Requires PHP
- 5.3
- First released
- May 23, 2022
- Last updated
- Nov 25, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Visual User Description Editor
How many websites use Visual User Description Editor?
Visual User Description Editor is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,292 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Visual User Description Editor been downloaded?
12,504 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 23 times. See download stats
When was Visual User Description Editor last updated?
Version 1.2.0 came out on Nov 25, 2022 (3 years ago). See every release
Is Visual User Description Editor compatible with the latest WordPress?
Visual User Description Editor’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.1.0, 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.
Does Visual User Description Editor have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Visual User Description Editor. See its security record
Is Visual User Description Editor still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Visual User Description Editor have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Visual User Description Editor?
The plugins most like Visual User Description Editor, by the tags they share, are Visual Editor Biography (900+), WP Author Profile Widget (100+) and WYSIWYG Editor for Contact Form 7 (200+). 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 | ≈ 1,320 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 12.5K |
| Author | zwwuu |
| First released | May 23, 2022 |
| Version | 1.2.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 |
| Last updated | Nov 25, 2022 |
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