WP Post Author
WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple Authors, Guest Authors & Custom Avatars
by AF themes · WordPress.org page · Website
WP Post Author has 10,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 1,118,243 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 27, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
WP Post Author at a glance
Is WP Post Author well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- 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
WP Post Author reviews and ratings
22 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
22 reviews
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Works good, but stop nagging me.
The plugin does its job. At least, for what I use it for. With that said, nagging me to leave a review or upgrade to pro every other day is a sure-fire way to receive a one-star review. Stop nagging users.
angryjerknxc -
Super Tool
funktioniert gut
rockstroh -
I love
I love it
iamfels22 -
Doesn't even work right
Can't exactly use the plugin when it doesn't work. Avatar doesn't show up no matter what I do, and the only suggestion from documentation is to go to an admin menu that doesn't exist. Uninstalling.
hoffman1030 -
still trying to figure it all out
this is the last time i'm writing this
raoulbtc -
Fantastic
Wonderful plugin 👍
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Details
WP Post Author is the ultimate solution for an Author Box, Multiple Authors, Guest Authors, and Local Avatars. Easily manage Author Bios, Co-authors, …
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- author bio
- author box
- Author Profile
- author social icons
- guest author
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- Version
- 3.10.1
- Last updated
- Aug 27, 2026
- First published
- Mar 14, 2018
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
WP Post Author FAQ
What does WP Post Author do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, WP Post Author offers 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) and Multiple Display Options: Use the built-in Gutenberg Block, Widget, or Shortcode for total placement flexibility.
How many active installs does WP Post Author have?
WordPress.org reports 10,000+ active installs for WP Post Author as of September 7, 2026.
Is WP Post Author still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 27, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Is WP Post Author free?
WP Post Author is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.