Description
At a glance
Meks Smart Author Widget v1.1.5 — free WordPress plugin download. Key facts: 10K+ active installs · 4.5/5 rating from 8 reviews · updated July 23, 2024 · requires WordPress 3.0+.
Simple plugin which allows you to display author/user info inside WordPress widget. Smart feature of this plugin is user/author “auto detection” which means that it can optionally show author of current post on single post templates or on specific author archive.
Features
- Flexible display options
- Auto detect post author on single post and author templates
- Custom avatar size
- Link avatar image to author archive (optional)
- Link user display name to author archive (optional)
- Replace widget title with user display name (optional)
Smart Author Widget plugin is created by Meks
Live example?
You can see Smart Author Widget live example on our Typology theme demo website
Frequently asked questions
What is Meks Smart Author Widget?
Meks Smart Author Widget is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 1.1.5. It is active on over 10K websites.
Is Meks Smart Author Widget free to download?
Yes — Meks Smart Author Widget 1.1.5 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.5 out of 5 based on 8 reviews.
How do I install Meks Smart Author Widget 1.1.5?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Meks Smart Author Widget?
Meks Smart Author Widget 1.1.5 requires WordPress 3.0 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Meks Smart Author Widget last updated?
Version 1.1.5 was last updated on July 23, 2024. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Meks Smart Author Widget download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.1.5
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.1.5 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | July 23, 2024 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.5/5 (8 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0 or higher |
| Author | Meks |
| Tags | author, avatar, profile, user, widget |
Demo Meks Smart Author Widget
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