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Remove Author Pages

By Vinicius Braz Pinto

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Remove Author Pages Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin removes author pages and links authors to the home page. It triggers a 404 error for all author pages. There are no settings, making it simple to use.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.83/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 9+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin will trigger a 404 error for all author pages and replace author links generated by WordPress with links to the home page.

There are no settings, the plugin is supposed to be simple and just work for this specific task.

Comparing to Alternatives

Remove Author Pages is a straightforward plugin designed to disable author archive pages, with several alternatives available that offer similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and effective one-step solution to remove author pages
No need to edit theme files, making it user-friendly
Lightweight with minimal code footprint
Highly rated with positive user feedback
No known security vulnerabilities

Weaknesses

Does not handle URL parameters like /?author=0
Lacks built-in redirection to homepage or custom URL after removal
Limited customization options
No pro version with additional features

User Sentiment Analysis

With a near-perfect rating and no low-star reviews, users generally appreciate the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness.

Positive highlights

'Does what it’s supposed to, in one single step.' — lilmaouz
'An asset in the line of defense.' — nicklock
'They do the job without having to edit theme files.' — stbedesantafe
'Such a simple approach.' — Jarod Thornton
'Работает, но ..' (Works, but..) highlights basic functionality with minor limitations — Молвинец «СКРЕПЫ» NSFW Cartel

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Misses handling of URL parameters like /?author=0
No automatic redirection after removing author pages
Limited to basic removal without advanced features

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a lightweight, no-fuss plugin to quickly disable author archive pages without modifying theme files.

Not ideal for

Those needing comprehensive author page management including URL parameter handling or redirection features may find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully removes author pages with a simple and effective approach.

Final Verdict

Remove Author Pages excels in providing a simple, effective solution for disabling author archives with minimal setup and no security concerns. Its high user ratings reflect satisfaction with its core functionality.

However, it lacks advanced features like handling URL parameters and redirection, which some alternatives may offer. Overall, it is a solid choice for users needing basic author page removal without extra complexity.