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Simple Author Box

Adds a simple author box below the articles on single page.

By Eugen Paun·Author·Free
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·10 active installs·Updated 15 years ago
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As of April 2026, Simple Author Box is a WordPress author plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 6.6K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.9+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2010. Last updated 15 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Edit Author Slug.

0/5Rating
10active installs
6.6K+total downloads
16 yearssince 2010

Overview

Adds a simple author box with Gravatar image below the articles on single page. You can add Twitter and Facebook profiles.

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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress2.9+ requiredTested up to 3.0.5
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.1

  • translation ready (romanian included)
  • code rewrote for better compliance
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

redecsredecsEugen PaunEugen Paun
Plugin Info
Version
1.1
Last Updated
Aug 27, 2010
WP Requires
2.9+
Tested Up To
3.0.5
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
6.6K+
Added
Apr 8, 2010
Business
Free

Tags

authorauthor box

Developer

E
Eugen Paun
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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