Molongui Authorship – Author Boxes, Guest Authors & Co-Authors for WordPress vs WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple Authors, Guest Authors & Custom Avatars

Properly credit authors & contributors—quickly, easily, and hassle-free. The all-in-one authorship plugin for WordPress: show bios, add co-authors, credit guests, and boost SEO. Tired of jumping through hoops to properly attribute authors? Molongui Authorship makes it effortless to showcase contributors—whether they’re registered users, guests, or co-authors. ✅ Author Box – Beautiful, customizable bios with social links ✅ Guest Authors – Credit guest writers without creating user accounts ✅ Co-Authors – Add multiple authors to a single post with seamless byline integration 🚀 Switching from another plugin? Import data in 1 click from Co-Authors Plus, PublishPress Authors, and One User Avatar. ✔️ Add author boxes with bios and social links ✔️ Credit guest authors without user accounts ✔️ Add co-authors to any post or page ✔️ Boost author credibility and SEO ✔️ Seamless 1-click migration from other plugins Key Features 🛠 Author Box – Your Authors, Elevated Transform how authors are presented with the most customizable, engagement-boosting author box for WordPress. ✨ Pixel-Perfect Customization Multiple pre-designed templates Different layouts (boxed, minimalist, tabbed, inline) Live preview editor with real-time styling Mobile-optimized responsive design Custom CSS panel for unlimited tweaks ✨ Author Profiles That Engage 90+ social icons (including emerging platforms) “Related Posts” section to boost engagement Guest and co-author compatibility ✨ Context-Smart Display Automatic placement before/after content Customizable headings (“About the Author”, “Meet the Expert”, etc.) Schema markup for Google rich snippets and improved Google E-E-A-T AMP/RTL support for broader compatibility ⚡ Premium Advantages Additional premium layouts Dynamic bios with rich text, media, HTML tags, and third party shortcodes support 30+ extra niche social icons Advanced conditional logic (user roles, tags, etc.) Custom post type support Shortcode to display the author box wherever 👥 Guest Authors – Credit Contributors Without the Clutter Give proper attribution without creating unnecessary user accounts—ideal for one-time contributors, interviewees, or guest bloggers. ✨ Native WordPress Integration Add guest authors as easily as regular users—no technical hassle Dropdown selection in the post editor—just pick a name and go Full profiles with bios, avatars, and social links (no Gravatar required) Custom fields for job titles, affiliations, or custom links ✨ Seamless Frontend Display Auto-display in post bylines with linked names Author box compatibility—show guest bios alongside regular authors SEO-optimized: Updates author meta tags for accurate attribution ⚡ Premium Advantages Guest author archive pages (boost credibility with dedicated profiles) 1-click user-to-guest conversion: Clean up unused accounts while preserving authorship Bulk edit & clone: Save time reusing guest profiles REST API support: Integrate guest data with third-party tools Import/Export tool for easy migrations 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Co-Authors – Flawless Multi-Author Attribution Credit every contributor fairly—whether it’s joint articles, team projects, or collaborative content. ✨ Effortless Collaboration Add unlimited co-authors via simple dropdown in the post editor Works seamlessly with both regular users and guest authors Drag-and-drop author ordering (control name display sequence) No taxonomy conflicts—cleaner than legacy plugins ✨ Automatic Frontend Display Smart bylines auto-update with all author names (e.g., “By John, Lisa & Max”) Each name links to author pages (guest authors included) Schema.org markup for proper multi-author SEO ⚡ Premium Advantages Byline modifiers (add prefixes like “By” or suffixes like “et al.”) REST API support for headless WordPress setups Shortcodes to display co-author lists anywhere 🚀 1-Click Migration Tool – Switch Without Losing Data Switching from Co-Authors Plus, PublishPress Authors, or One User Avatar? Import your existing author data with 1 click! No manual work needed. 🔍 Additional Premium Features Only available in Molongui Authorship Pro. Author list. 4 different layouts, user role filter and more List of posts by author. 5 different layouts, pagination and more Allow visitors to search content by author name. Learn more Disable author pages for registered WordPress users Add a post byline anywhere via shortcode. Useful if your theme does not show a byline for your posts Retrieve author information via shortcode. Very useful to use with page builders. Learn more here 💡 Ready to enhance your authorship experience? Compare Free vs Pro | Try Pro | Get Support | Live Chat This plugin uses a third-party service to enable live chat communication with our support team, exclusively for administrators in the backend. You can disable this service via the plugin settings page. For more information about the live chat service provider review their privacy policy and terms.

Author Box, Multiple Authors, Guest Authors, Local Avatars, Post Ratings & Registration Forms for WordPress WP Post Author is a powerful and flexible WordPress plugin that provides a complete solution for displaying author information, managing multiple authors and guest authors, hosting local avatars, collecting post ratings, and creating user registration & login forms—without writing code. Whether you need a simple Author Bio Box or a complex system for Co-authors, this plugin is ideal for blogs, news portals, magazines, and multi-author websites looking to improve credibility, engagement, and editorial workflows. Live Demo | Documentation | Video Tutorials | Support 🚀 Key Highlights ✅ Beautiful and customizable Author Box & Author Bio ✅ Assign multiple authors (co-authors) to a post ✅ Create and manage guest authors without user accounts ✅ New: Local Avatars & Custom Avatars via Media Library (Stop Gravatar!) ✅ Built-in post rating system for reader feedback ✅ Recommended posts to boost engagement ✅ Visual login & registration form builder ✅ Fully compatible with Gutenberg blocks, widgets, and shortcodes ✅ Translation-ready and modern theme-friendly 🛠 Key Features 🧑‍💼 Professional Author Box Customizable Layouts: Display author info on single posts and author pages with full control over titles, alignment, and shapes. Auto-Append: Automatically insert the author bio box after post content for consistent branding. Local Avatars (New): Upload custom profile images directly via the Media Library. Bypass Gravatar to improve site performance and privacy (GDPR friendly). Multiple Display Options: Use the built-in Gutenberg Block, Widget, or Shortcode for total placement flexibility. ⚡ PRO Features: * Interactive Profile Tabs and Latest/Top-rated posts. * Advanced color schemes and layout typography controls. * Author performance ratings. 👥 Co-Authors & Multiple Authors Collaborative Publishing: Assign multiple registered users to a single post or page. Easy Management: Add, update, or reorder authors directly from the WordPress post editor. SEO Optimized: Correctly attributes content to all authors for search engine credibility. ⚡ PRO Features: * Dedicated “Single & All Author Profile” Gutenberg blocks. * Author ratings and profile tabs for multi-author layouts. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Guest Authors (No Account Required) Unlimited Guest Profiles: Create and manage guest authors without cluttering your WordPress User database. Full Profile Control: Add custom bios and social links for external contributors easily. ⚡ PRO Features: * Enable Guest Author ratings and specialized profile blocks. ⭐ Post Rating & Engagement Interactive Feedback: Allow logged-in users to rate your content to increase engagement. Global Controls: Enable or disable ratings site-wide or on a per-post basis. ⚡ PRO Features: * Top-Rated Posts Block: Display your most popular content automatically. * Advanced Analytics: View rating data directly in your dashboard. 💡 Recommended Posts (PRO) Smart Engagement: Automatically append suggested content to keep readers on your site. User-Centric: Display posts based on user preferences and categories. Custom Layouts: Advanced filtering options with full Gutenberg block support. 🧩 Drag & Drop Registration Form Builder Custom Forms: Create visually appealing User Registration and Login forms without code. Security First: Built-in support for Google reCAPTCHA v2 & v3 to prevent spam. Shortcode Ready: Display forms anywhere using [awpa-registration-form] or [awpa-user-login]. ⚡ PRO Features: * Custom social profile fields and dedicated landing page selection. 🌐 Social Link Integration Automatically connect and display icons for all major platforms: * Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter (X), LinkedIn, Email, and Personal Websites. 🎨 Theme Integration WP Post Author works with all properly coded WordPress themes. To display multiple authors in your theme: We are also working for the enhancement of the feature. Try Live Demo Explore More 🎯 Recommended Themes WP Post Author works with all modern WordPress themes and has been tested with: NewSpare – Full Site Editing (FSE) Theme CoverNews ChromeNews MoreNews ReviewNews Newsphere Twenty Twenty-Five Astra Ocean WP Blocksy Kadence Generatepress Neve And all themes from AF Themes 🧩 Other Plugins by AF themes If you find WP Post Author useful, you may also like: TemplateSpare: 1000+ starter templates and full site import/export solution. EleSpare: News, magazine, and blog addons for Elementor. BlockSpare: News, magazine, and blog addons for Gutenberg (Block Editor). License GPLv2 or later http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the [GNU General Public License][] as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version. This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY. See the GNU General Public License for more details.