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WordPress redirects /?author=(number) to /author/(userID) if the author id exists. This is the security vulnerability because an internet user might be able to know all User ID and the user name in a website using WordPress.
If you can control the configuration of a web server, you had better use the rewrite rule (Search as “Block Author URLs”) for reducing the system load of WordPress.
The plugin prevents the security vulnerability regarding the author archive redirection.
Detailed Behavior 
1. It isn’t applied in the admin dashboard. 
2. If “author” query in URL (QUERY_STRING) exists, displays 404 error. 
3. If “/author/” in REQUEST_URI involves, redirects to the top page. 
4. Apply to the “redirect_canonical” hook, too.

Disable Author Archive Redirection

The plugin disables the author archive redirection.

AF themes

Author Box, Multiple Authors, Guest Authors, Local Avatars, Post Ratings & Registration Forms for WordPress
<a href="https://afthemes.com/plugins/wp-post-author/" rel="nofollow ugc">WP Post Author</a> 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.
<a href="https://tastewp.com/new/?pre-installed-plugin-slug=wp-post-author" rel="nofollow ugc">Live Demo</a> | <a href="https://afthemes.com/plugins/wp-post-author/docs/" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5VIXAljuBg&list=PL8nUD79gscmjMx2DC7dVCkVYhoGruezzp" rel="nofollow ugc">Video Tutorials</a> | <a href="https://afthemes.com/supports/" rel="nofollow ugc">Support</a>
<h3>🚀 Key Highlights</h3>
✅ 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
<h3>🛠 Key Features</h3>
<h3>🧑‍💼 Professional Author Box</h3>
<ul>
<li>Customizable Layouts: Display author info on single posts and author pages with full control over titles, alignment, and shapes.</li>
<li>Auto-Append: Automatically insert the author bio box after post content for consistent branding.</li>
<li>Local Avatars (New): Upload custom profile images directly via the Media Library. Bypass Gravatar to improve site performance and privacy (GDPR friendly).</li>
<li>Multiple Display Options: Use the built-in Gutenberg Block, Widget, or Shortcode for total placement flexibility.</li>
</ul>
⚡ PRO Features: 
* Interactive Profile Tabs and Latest/Top-rated posts. 
* Advanced color schemes and layout typography controls. 
* Author performance ratings.
<h3>👥 Co-Authors & Multiple Authors</h3>
<ul>
<li>Collaborative Publishing: Assign multiple registered users to a single post or page.</li>
<li>Easy Management: Add, update, or reorder authors directly from the WordPress post editor.</li>
<li>SEO Optimized: Correctly attributes content to all authors for search engine credibility.</li>
</ul>
⚡ PRO Features: 
* Dedicated “Single & All Author Profile” Gutenberg blocks. 
* Author ratings and profile tabs for multi-author layouts.
<iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/J5VIXAljuBg?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe>
<h3>👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Guest Authors (No Account Required)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Unlimited Guest Profiles: Create and manage guest authors without cluttering your WordPress User database.</li>
<li>Full Profile Control: Add custom bios and social links for external contributors easily.</li>
</ul>
⚡ PRO Features: 
* Enable Guest Author ratings and specialized profile blocks.
<iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8qHrfDw0zCE?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe>
<h3>⭐ Post Rating & Engagement</h3>
<ul>
<li>Interactive Feedback: Allow logged-in users to rate your content to increase engagement.</li>
<li>Global Controls: Enable or disable ratings site-wide or on a per-post basis.</li>
</ul>
⚡ PRO Features: 
* Top-Rated Posts Block: Display your most popular content automatically. 
* Advanced Analytics: View rating data directly in your dashboard.
<iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/65OpbXOY8XU?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe>
<h3>💡 Recommended Posts (PRO)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Smart Engagement: Automatically append suggested content to keep readers on your site.</li>
<li>User-Centric: Display posts based on user preferences and categories.</li>
<li>Custom Layouts: Advanced filtering options with full Gutenberg block support.</li>
</ul>
<h3>🧩 Drag & Drop Registration Form Builder</h3>
<ul>
<li>Custom Forms: Create visually appealing User Registration and Login forms without code.</li>
<li>Security First: Built-in support for Google reCAPTCHA v2 & v3 to prevent spam.</li>
<li>Shortcode Ready: Display forms anywhere using <code>[awpa-registration-form]</code> or <code>[awpa-user-login]</code>.</li>
</ul>
⚡ PRO Features: 
* Custom social profile fields and dedicated landing page selection.
<iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c62vIfQiu-c?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe>
<h3>🌐 Social Link Integration</h3>
Automatically connect and display icons for all major platforms: 
* Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter (X), LinkedIn, Email, and Personal Websites.
<h3>🎨 Theme Integration</h3>
WP Post Author works with all properly coded WordPress themes.
To display multiple authors in your theme:
<pre><code><?php
if(class_exists('WP_Post_Author')){ 
 awpa_ma_multi_authors_list_post(); 
} 
?>
</code></pre>
We are also working for the enhancement of the feature.
<a href="https://tastewp.com/new/?pre-installed-plugin-slug=wp-post-author" rel="nofollow ugc">Try Live Demo</a> 
<a href="https://afthemes.com/plugins/wp-post-author/" rel="nofollow ugc">Explore More</a>
<h3>🎯 Recommended Themes</h3>
WP Post Author works with all modern WordPress themes and has been tested with:
<blockquote>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/themes/newspare/" rel="ugc">NewSpare – Full Site Editing (FSE) Theme</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/themes/covernews/" rel="ugc">CoverNews</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/themes/chromenews/" rel="ugc">ChromeNews</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/themes/morenews/" rel="ugc">MoreNews</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/themes/reviewnews/" rel="ugc">ReviewNews</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/themes/newsphere/" rel="ugc">Newsphere</a> </li>
<li>Twenty Twenty-Five</li>
<li>Astra</li>
<li>Ocean WP</li>
<li>Blocksy</li>
<li>Kadence</li>
<li>Generatepress</li>
<li>Neve</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/themes/author/afthemes/" rel="ugc">And all themes from AF Themes</a></li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<h3>🧩 Other Plugins by AF themes</h3>
If you find WP Post Author useful, you may also like:
<blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/templatespare/" rel="ugc">TemplateSpare:</a> 1000+ starter templates and full site import/export solution.
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-post-author/" rel="ugc">EleSpare:</a> News, magazine, and blog addons for Elementor.
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/blockspare/" rel="ugc">BlockSpare:</a> News, magazine, and blog addons for Gutenberg (Block Editor).
</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<h3>License</h3>
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.

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