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Co-Authors, Multiple Authors and Guest Authors in an Author Box with PublishPress Authors

By PublishPress

Community & Social /

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Co-Authors, Multiple Authors and Guest Authors in an Author Box with PublishPress Authors Review - In-Depth Analysis

PublishPress Authors allows you to add and manage multiple authors, co-authors, and guest authors for your WordPress posts. It features customizable author boxes and profiles.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.98/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 114+ reviews)

Active Installations

20,000+

Update Frequency

Very Good It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5.87 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

PublishPress Authors is a powerful plugin designed for managing and displaying authors on your WordPress site. With this plugin, you can easily create author boxes that display one author, co-authors, multiple authors, or even guest authors. Each author box includes essential details such as the author's bio, name, avatar, and description.

This plugin enhances the default WordPress author functionality by allowing you to add unlimited authors to each post. It is particularly useful for busy sites that require credit for multiple contributors. You can also create guest authors who do not need a user account on your site.

PublishPress Authors comes with features such as author categories, customizable author fields, and the ability to create author lists and pages. These features help you organize and showcase your authors effectively, making it easier for your audience to connect with them.

Comparing to Alternatives

This plugin offers robust multi-author and guest author features with a high user satisfaction rate. It competes well with other author box plugins but stands out due to its comprehensive author management capabilities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Supports multiple and guest authors seamlessly
Highly rated with 94.7% five-star reviews
Includes an author box with customizable display
Regular updates addressing security vulnerabilities
Integrates well with WordPress publishing workflows

Weaknesses

Has had multiple medium to high severity security vulnerabilities in past versions
Requires updating to latest versions to avoid security risks
Some users may find the interface complex if only basic author features are needed
Pro version features may be necessary for advanced customization

User Sentiment Analysis

With 94.7% of ratings at five stars and very few low ratings, users overwhelmingly praise the plugin for its reliability and ease of use.

Positive highlights

Great at adding authors - Timothy
Works as advertised - SCNisHere
It works! - nunomura
Most helpful tool - rkoffe
Really works! - cybil57

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Past security vulnerabilities requiring prompt updates
Potential complexity for users needing only basic author features
Some advanced features locked behind pro version

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Ideal for WordPress site owners and editors who need to manage multiple authors and guest contributors with a reliable and feature-rich author box solution.

Not ideal for

Not ideal for users seeking a very lightweight or minimal author box plugin without the need for multiple or guest author management, or those unwilling to keep the plugin updated for security.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers core features for managing multiple and guest authors and displaying author boxes effectively.

Pro version

Adds advanced customization options, additional author display features, and priority support.

Final Verdict

PublishPress Authors is a highly rated and feature-rich plugin that excels in managing multiple and guest authors with ease. Its strong user satisfaction and comprehensive features make it a top choice for complex author management needs.

However, users must be vigilant about keeping the plugin updated due to its history of security vulnerabilities. Those requiring simple author boxes might find it more than necessary, but for robust author management, it offers excellent value especially with its pro features.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Co-Authors, Multiple Authors and Guest Authors in an Author Box with PublishPress Authors plugin.

Author Bio

Guest Authors

Multiple Authors

Screenshots

FAQ

You have several different options for displaying authors using the PublishPress Authors plugin:

Below the content. Go to Authors > Settings and click the “Display” tab. Check the box saying, “This will display the authors box at the end of the content”. In the “Layout” box, you can choose from several layouts.
The Post Authors widget. When you install the add-on, PublishPress Authors automatically creates a widget that you can use to show the authors. Go to Appearance > Widgets, and you can position your PublishPress Authors widget in any sidebar or widget area.
The Authors shortcode. With PublishPress Authors shortcodes, you can display the author box in any part of the content. The default shortcode is [author_box]
Editing your theme. PublishPress Authors allows you to show author details in your plugin or theme. You can use the action “pp_multiple_authors_show_author_box” to display the author box programmatically.

Contributors and developers

“Co-Authors, Multiple Authors and Guest Authors in an Author Box with PublishPress Authors” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.