Employee Spotlight – Team Member Showcase & Meet the Team Plugin
by emarket-design · Uncategorized
Also makes 9 other plugins · 3.9K+ installs across the portfolio →
Showcase your team with beautiful, responsive layouts: grid, carousel, cards, and more. Perfect for meet-the-team pages and employee highlights.
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Health
B 82/100
no flags
Active installs
300+
≈380 estimated
Momentum
+37%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “team grid”, “team members” and “staff directory” for “employee management”, “ldap” and “meet”. “team grid” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “employee management” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “team members” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “ldap” sits at #15 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “staff directory” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #24. “meet” sits at #18 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
82 health vs 58 average across 25,751 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →0.5%
of downloads still active
At least 300 of 55.9K lifetime downloads are still running, in line with its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,772 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 2 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 249 days ago, past the ~180 days where wp.org starts discounting
Tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, the current branch or newer
4.7★ over 31 reviews, smoothed to 4.33★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
35
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.3
Velocity
places per keyword, 26d
11%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 26d
-0.3
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| employee profiles your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| employee | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| spotlight | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| employee list | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| employee management | #4 | #3 | down 1 |
| employee directory | #5 | #6 | 0 |
| meet the team | #10 | #13 | down 2 |
| meet | #18 | #18 | — |
| team member showcase | #19 | #14 | 0 |
| team showcase your tag | #24 | #19 | down 1 |
| staff directory your tag | #24 | #18 | — |
| meet my team | #10 | #14 | 0 |
| ldap | #15 | #9 | down 1 |
| meet the team page | #12 | #13 | down 3 |
| employees | #22 | #17 | 0 |
| team staff | #16 | #14 | up 1 |
| team members showcase | #22 | #15 | 0 |
| staff profiles | #23 | #19 | down 2 |
| team grid your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| team members your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
32 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 18 listed. 14 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 2 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “team grid”, “team members” and “staff directory” for “employee management”, “ldap” and “meet”. “team grid” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “employee management” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “team members” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “ldap” sits at #15 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “staff directory” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #24. “meet” sits at #18 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,489 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 1.1K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank
Ranked about #10,100 to #11,100, alongside the other plugins at 300+ installs. Plugins with the same install count swap places between wp.org requests, so this is where most of them sit. Checked monthly, last on 21 Oct 2026.
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
2
releases in the last 12 months
8mo ago
latest release · v5.1.5 · 25 Feb 2026
39
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 79% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “300+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 3 months ago and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just under 400.
Install history since 1 Nov 2015
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ steven5302.3y ago
If you’re looking to display profiles on your site this is a great option. It’s easy to implement and customize, the support team are quick to resolve any issues.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ y2kbyts2.9y ago
I really like this plugin. Very simple and flexible to setup and use. A super upgrade from the static HTML page I made years ago.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ wally004.8y ago
Thanks for this product. Very easy to use.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ smoothbrain15.5y ago
Could add ability to display employees with different sorting, keeping the boss in first position.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ savasavas5.9y ago
Hello, I want to create a management page on a union website. I cannot interfere with the ranking. If I make a new recording, it is placed at the top of the list. The list, which will continue, such as president, vice president, etc. How can I fix the sorting issue? Thank you.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ shota116.3y ago
very bed This topic was modified 6 years ago by shota11.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ bptse6.4y ago
Works really well, does what it’s supposed to.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Kengun6.4y ago
Works great, but wondering if there are a way to change the colors used? I can change the circle color around the images, but I can not change the lightblue grid.
Read on wp.org ↗
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 4 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (5.1.5). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Employee Spotlight – Team Member Showcase & Meet the Team Plugin <= 5.1.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2025-10-31 CVE-2025-12090 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 5.1.2 Patched in 5.1.3
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Multiple Plugins by eMarket Design <= Various Versions - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2025-09-23 CVE-2025-58915 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 5.1.0 Patched in 5.1.1
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 2 languages, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
6 of 8 pass · checked 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ! Says what it does Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ✓ Has a FAQ 9 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 9 of 9 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("ideal for", "if you have").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions YouTube.
- ! Headings and lists 0 headings and 4 lists; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ✓ Enough to quote 5,869 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 3 of 5 tags appear in the text; "staff directory", "team grid" do not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-08-07 400+ → 300+ down after 241 days in tier
- 2025-12-09 500+ → 400+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2025-12-08 400+ → 500+ up after 9 days in tier
- 2025-11-29 500+ → 400+ down after 2 days in tier
- 2025-11-27 400+ → 500+ up after 3 days in tier
- 2025-11-24 500+ → 400+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2025-11-23 400+ → 500+ up after 13 days in tier
- 2025-11-10 500+ → 400+ down after 187 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Team Members – Multi Language Supported Team Plugin 6K+ installs · 4.8★ · 3 shared tags A -
Responsive Team Members Showcase, Team Grid, Team Slider, and Staff List – Smart Team (formerly WP Team) 5K+ installs · 4.6★ · 3 shared tags A -
Team Members Showcase 4K+ installs · 4.5★ · 3 shared tags A -
Team Showcase – Responsive Team Members Grid, Slider & Carousel Plugin 2K+ installs · 3.5★ · 3 shared tags B -
Team – Team Members Showcase Plugin 10K+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags A -
Team Builder – Team Member Showcase With Grid and slider, Compatible With Elementor, Gutenberg 6K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags B
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