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Total downloads: 955
Active installs: 80
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 4/15/2025 (260 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 4/15/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.6
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.7.4
Minimum PHP version: 7.4

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Stale • Last updated 260 days ago

38/100

Is Smart Author Box Widget abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 260 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.6
Tested up to: 6.7.4
Requires PHP: 7.4

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vinethemes (Owner)1

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Description

Smart Author Box Widget is a lightweight and highly customizable plugin that lets you display a professional author bio box with an image, name, social media links, and bio. It seamlessly integrates with WordPress widgets and supports multiple layouts to match your theme design.

Features

  • Displays author name, profile image, subtitle, author bio, and social icons.
  • Profile Picture Support – Displays the Author’s profile image.
  • Signature Image Support – Displays the Author’s signature image.
  • Choose from 5 customizable design styles.
  • Mobile-friendly and responsive design.
  • Lightweight and optimized for performance.
  • Works with most WordPress themes and page builders.
  • Easy to use via the Widgets menu in WordPress.

GDPR Compliance

This plugin does not collect or store any user data. However, it may load external resources (such as social media icons) from third-party services.

Installation

  1. Download the plugin as a .zip file.
  2. Go to Plugins > Add New in WordPress.
  3. Click Upload Plugin, select the .zip file, and install.
  4. Activate the plugin.
  5. Navigate to Appearance > Widgets, find Smart Author Box Widget, and drag it to your sidebar.
  6. Customize the settings and save.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add the author box to my site?

Go to Appearance > Widgets, search for Smart Author Box Widget, and drag it into your preferred widget area.

Can I customize the design?

Yes! The widget provides multiple design styles to match your theme.

Does this plugin slow down my site?

No, the plugin is optimized for speed and performance.

Is it compatible with page builders like Elementor?

Yes, Smart Author Box Widget works with most WordPress themes and page builders.

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Changelog

1.0.4

  • 2025-04-11
  • Updated readme.txt file to include missing sections: Short Description, FAQs, Upgrade Notice, and Screenshots.

1.0.3

  • 2025-04-10
  • Fixed text domain issue for better translation support.

1.0.2

  • 2025-04-06
  • Prefixed function names and class names with vinethemes_sabw to avoid conflicts.

1.0.1

  • 2025-03-21
  • Removed “by Vinethemes” from the plugin name.

1.0

  • 2025-03-10
  • Initial release with core features.
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