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Author Bio Box

By Claudio Sanches

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Author Bio Box Review - In-Depth Analysis

Display a box with the author's biography in your WordPress posts. Includes social icons for better engagement.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.82/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 17+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

3 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to display a box containing the author's biography at the bottom of your WordPress posts. It enhances your content by providing readers with background information about the author, along with social media icons for better engagement.

You can contribute to the source code on our GitHub page. The initial idea for this plugin was developed by Gustavo Freitas.

Author Bio Box is free software and can be redistributed or modified under the terms of the GNU General Public License. It is distributed with the hope that it will be useful, but comes without any warranty.

Comparing to Alternatives

Author Bio Box stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users seeking this specific functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Highly rated with a 4.8 out of 5 stars from users
Simple and easy to use interface
Effectively displays author bio information
Lightweight plugin with minimal configuration needed
Positive user feedback highlights reliability and usefulness

Weaknesses

Has a known low-severity security vulnerability fixed in version 3.4.0
Lacks active support as reported by some users
May cause conflicts leading to critical errors on some sites
No pro version or advanced features available

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews with 94.1% of ratings at 5 stars, indicating strong user satisfaction despite a small fraction of negative feedback.

Positive highlights

'Great plugin, thanks!' — Aleksandr
'Very simple to use this plugin thanks for this plugin bro. Keep it up.' — amitgupta869
'It works very well, An extremely good plug-in. Thank you' — Anonymous
'This is one great plugin. Simple and easy to use! Thanks! 🙂' — milan.latinovic

Common complaints

Plugin stopped working and lacks support as reported by a user

Weaknesses

Reported to cause critical errors affecting site redirects
No ongoing support or updates noted by some users
Known stored cross-site scripting vulnerability fixed only in recent update

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a straightforward, easy-to-use author bio box plugin with positive user feedback and no need for advanced features.

Not ideal for

Sites requiring robust support, frequent updates, or advanced customization; users concerned about past security vulnerabilities or plugin conflicts should consider alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers all core features needed to display author bio information effectively without limitations.

Final Verdict

Author Bio Box is a well-liked plugin praised for its simplicity and effectiveness in displaying author information, backed by mostly positive user reviews. Its uniqueness in the market makes it a go-to for users needing this specific functionality without extra complexity.

However, the plugin has a history of a low-severity security vulnerability and some reports of causing site errors, coupled with a lack of active support and no premium upgrade path. Users should weigh these factors against their needs before choosing this plugin.