kdiweb

Numerous people are using WordPress for blogging and in many cases there are more than one authors on a website. It’s uncomfortably surprising that WordPress doesn’t support out of the box a category menu for each author separately.
I was looking for this feature online for my personal need but couldn’t find it on any plugin. To be exact I was using a modified version of <a href="http://www.makesites.cc/programming/by-makis/level10-blog-matrix-plugin-for-wordpress-2x/" rel="nofollow ugc">another similar plugin</a> but that was until version 2.3 where the database structure changed for WordPress and it simply stopped working.
As I saw it, it wasn’t worth fixing old, deprecated (and highly cluttered) code, and there weren’t any other solutions out there, so I decided to create a new plugin. Thankfully the new database and API made it as easy as I had hoped for.
I ended up with this plugin, that was created as a wrapper of the default category menu.
It is lightweight and can easily plug-in, plug-out. Furthermore, being an extension of the default category menu, means that none of the functionality (sorting, post count etc.) is lost. In fact it can be easily extended and could support future versions of the blogging platform for years to come.
<h3>Usage</h3>
After you upload an activate the plugin through your admin panel, all you need to do is call the custom function wp_author_categories() that will create an author’s menu for you. Notice that this only works in author pages and will revert to the default category menu in any other case.
If you are using the default template, you can easily find this line in “sidebar.php” (that displays the category menu): 
 < ?php wp_list_categories('show_count=1&title_li=Categories’); ?>
You can replace it with this condition that will use the wp_author_categories() function instead, when you are visiting the author pages
<pre><code> <?php 
 /*
 * First write down the arguments you want to use for you menu and store them in a variable. 
 * These are the same for the default menu ("wp_list_categories") and the author menu ("wp_author_categories")
 * you can find more information on the options you can use here: https://codex.wordpress.org/Template_Tags/wp_list_categories
 */
 $args = 'show_count=1&title_li=<h2>Categories</h2>';
 if($author){
 wp_author_categories($args); 
 } else{
 wp_list_categories($args); 
 }
 ?>
</code></pre>
Alternatively, and if you already have an “author.php” file in your template folder, you can simply rename “wp_list_categories()” to “wp_author_categories()”, passing the same arguments.
To uninstall, it’s as easy as doing the reverse actions. Delete all references of the wp_author_categories() function from your template files and uninstall the plugin through that WordPress’s admin panel.
<h3>License</h3>
This work is released under the terms of the GNU General Public License: 
http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.txt

Author Categories

A wrapper of the default 'wp_list_categories' to present an author's menu, when in the author pages.

doubledome

WordCount WordPress Plugin by DoubleDome is a powerful WordPress plugin designed for writers, editors, and content managers who need precise, real-time content metrics. It tracks word and character counts as you type directly in the post/page editor and goes deeper by also showing sentence, paragraph, and page counts. The plugin estimates reading time and even adds word count stats to your page/post listings for quick insights. 
Advanced features let you control exactly what’s counted—exclude or include elements like headings or footnotes, toggle SEO mode for content length suggestions, and export your data in CSV or JSON. WordCount supports multiple languages, special characters, and integrates with Google Docs, Notion, and other writing tools. You can also set word goals, get alerts, and use keyboard shortcuts for quick access. 
Its minimal UI stays out of your way, while options like dark mode, custom themes, and mobile optimization keep your workspace clean and flexible. Whether you’re writing casually or managing large content teams, WordCount gives you the control and clarity you need.
Core Features:
Real-time Word & Character Count – Displays word and character count as you type in Admin post/page editor. 
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Show details on Page/Post listing – Add the word count details on Page/Post listing as a configurable column.
Advanced Features:
Exclude/Include Elements – Choose whether to count words in headings, footnotes, or specific sections. 
SEO Mode – Highlights ideal content length based on best practices. 
Multi-language Support – Works with different languages and special characters. 
Export Stats – Download word count data in CSV or JSON. 
Integration with Writing Apps – Syncs with Google Docs, WordPress, Notion, etc. 
Customizable Limits & Alerts – Set word count goals and get notifications when reached. 
Keyboard Shortcut Support – Quickly check stats without clicking menus.
UI & Accessibility:
Minimal UI Overlay – Small, non-intrusive counter at the bottom. 
Dark Mode & Custom Themes – Matches your writing environment. 
Mobile-Friendly – Works seamlessly on tablets and phones.
<h3>Support</h3>
Do you have questions or issues with Post Word Counter – Content Insights Dashboard Setup? Please send an email to <a href="mailto:pluginsupport@doubledome.com?subject=Word%20Count%20Plugin%20Support:%20DoubleDome%20Digital%20Marketing" rel="nofollow ugc">pluginsupport@doubledome.com</a>.

Post Word Counter – Content Insights Dashboard


"DoubleDome – WordCount Details Dashboard" is a simple, great, and helpful word count plugin. It directly displays the site content word count overview on the WordPress Dashboard.


Simple, great, and helpful word count plugin

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