Kajal Gohel

<p><strong>Post CoAuthors</strong> is a lightweight and optimized plugin that allows you to assign multiple contributors to any WordPress post. The plugin adds a meta box to the post editor, where administrators, editors, and authors can assign contributors from existing users. All contributor data is stored as post metadata, ensuring compatibility with WordPress standards.</p>
<p>It integrates seamlessly with the WordPress admin UI and provides clean uninstallation by removing all plugin-related metadata.</p>
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Assign multiple contributors to any post.</li>
<li>Display contributors on the frontend (theme support required).</li>
<li>Admin UI integration with post editor.</li>
<li>Clean uninstall – removes plugin data safely.</li>
<li>Built using WordPress coding standards.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Credits</h3>
<p>Developed by Kajal Gohel.<br />
Based on guidance from the <a href="https://developer.wordpress.org/plugins/" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress Plugin Developer Handbook</a>.</p>
<h3>License</h3>
<p>This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.</p>


Post CoAuthors

Assign multiple contributors to posts and display them on the frontend. Lightweight and admin-friendly.

AF themes

<p><strong>Author Box, Multiple Authors, Guest Authors, Local Avatars, Post Ratings & Registration Forms for WordPress</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://afthemes.com/plugins/wp-post-author/" rel="nofollow ugc">WP Post Author</a></strong> is a powerful and flexible WordPress plugin that provides a complete solution for <strong>displaying author information, managing multiple authors and guest authors, hosting local avatars, collecting post ratings, and creating user registration & login forms</strong>—without writing code.</p>
<p>Whether you need a simple <strong>Author Bio Box</strong> or a complex system for <strong>Co-authors</strong>, this plugin is ideal for <strong>blogs, news portals, magazines, and multi-author websites</strong> looking to improve credibility, engagement, and editorial workflows.</p>
<p><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></p>
<h3>🚀 Key Highlights</h3>
<p>✅ Beautiful and customizable <strong>Author Box</strong> & <strong>Author Bio</strong><br />
✅ Assign <strong>multiple authors (co-authors)</strong> to a post<br />
✅ Create and manage <strong>guest authors</strong> without user accounts<br />
✅ <strong>New: Local Avatars</strong> & <strong>Custom Avatars</strong> via Media Library (Stop Gravatar!)<br />
✅ Built-in <strong>post rating system</strong> for reader feedback<br />
✅ <strong>Recommended posts</strong> to boost engagement<br />
✅ Visual <strong>login & registration form builder</strong><br />
✅ Fully compatible with <strong>Gutenberg blocks, widgets, and shortcodes</strong><br />
✅ <strong>Translation-ready</strong> and modern theme-friendly</p>
<h3>🛠 Key Features</h3>
<h3>🧑‍💼 Professional Author Box</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Customizable Layouts:</strong> Display author info on single posts and author pages with full control over titles, alignment, and shapes.</li>
<li><strong>Auto-Append:</strong> Automatically insert the author bio box after post content for consistent branding.</li>
<li><strong>Local Avatars (New):</strong> Upload custom profile images directly via the Media Library. <strong>Bypass Gravatar</strong> to improve site performance and privacy (GDPR friendly).</li>
<li><strong>Multiple Display Options:</strong> Use the built-in <strong>Gutenberg Block</strong>, <strong>Widget</strong>, or <strong>Shortcode</strong> for total placement flexibility.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>⚡ PRO Features:</strong><br />
* Interactive Profile Tabs and Latest/Top-rated posts.<br />
* Advanced color schemes and layout typography controls.<br />
* Author performance ratings.</p>
<h3>👥 Co-Authors & Multiple Authors</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Collaborative Publishing:</strong> Assign <strong>multiple registered users</strong> to a single post or page.</li>
<li><strong>Easy Management:</strong> Add, update, or reorder authors directly from the WordPress post editor.</li>
<li><strong>SEO Optimized:</strong> Correctly attributes content to all authors for search engine credibility.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>⚡ PRO Features:</strong><br />
* Dedicated “Single & All Author Profile” Gutenberg blocks.<br />
* Author ratings and profile tabs for multi-author layouts.</p>
<span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><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></span>
<h3>👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Guest Authors (No Account Required)</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Unlimited Guest Profiles:</strong> Create and manage guest authors without cluttering your WordPress User database.</li>
<li><strong>Full Profile Control:</strong> Add custom bios and social links for external contributors easily.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>⚡ PRO Features:</strong><br />
* Enable Guest Author ratings and specialized profile blocks.</p>
<span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><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></span>
<h3>⭐ Post Rating & Engagement</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Interactive Feedback:</strong> Allow logged-in users to rate your content to increase engagement.</li>
<li><strong>Global Controls:</strong> Enable or disable ratings site-wide or on a per-post basis.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>⚡ PRO Features:</strong><br />
* <strong>Top-Rated Posts Block:</strong> Display your most popular content automatically.<br />
* <strong>Advanced Analytics:</strong> View rating data directly in your dashboard.</p>
<span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><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></span>
<h3>💡 Recommended Posts (PRO)</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Smart Engagement:</strong> Automatically append suggested content to keep readers on your site.</li>
<li><strong>User-Centric:</strong> Display posts based on user preferences and categories.</li>
<li><strong>Custom Layouts:</strong> Advanced filtering options with full Gutenberg block support.</li>
</ul>
<h3>🧩 Drag & Drop Registration Form Builder</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Custom Forms:</strong> Create visually appealing <strong>User Registration and Login forms</strong> without code.</li>
<li><strong>Security First:</strong> Built-in support for <strong>Google reCAPTCHA v2 & v3</strong> to prevent spam.</li>
<li><strong>Shortcode Ready:</strong> Display forms anywhere using <code>[awpa-registration-form]</code> or <code>[awpa-user-login]</code>.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>⚡ PRO Features:</strong><br />
* Custom social profile fields and dedicated landing page selection.</p>
<span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><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></span>
<h3>🌐 Social Link Integration</h3>
<p>Automatically connect and display icons for all major platforms:<br />
* Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter (X), LinkedIn, Email, and Personal Websites.</p>
<h3>🎨 Theme Integration</h3>
<p>WP Post Author works with all properly coded WordPress themes.</p>
<p>To display multiple authors in your theme:</p>
<pre><code><?php
if(class_exists('WP_Post_Author')){ 
    awpa_ma_multi_authors_list_post(); 
} 
?>
</code></pre>
<p>We are also working for the enhancement of the feature.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://tastewp.com/new/?pre-installed-plugin-slug=wp-post-author" rel="nofollow ugc">Try Live Demo</a></strong><br />
<strong><a href="https://afthemes.com/plugins/wp-post-author/" rel="nofollow ugc">Explore More</a></strong></p>
<h3>🎯 Recommended Themes</h3>
<p>WP Post Author works with all modern WordPress themes and has been tested with:</p>
<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>
<p>If you find WP Post Author useful, you may also like:</p>
<blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<p><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/templatespare/" rel="ugc"><strong>TemplateSpare:</strong></a> 1000+ starter templates and full site import/export solution.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-post-author/" rel="ugc"><strong>EleSpare:</strong></a> News, magazine, and blog addons for Elementor.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/blockspare/" rel="ugc"><strong>BlockSpare:</strong></a> News, magazine, and blog addons for Gutenberg (Block Editor).</p>
</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<h3>License</h3>
<p>GPLv2 or later<br />
http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html</p>
<p>This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under<br />
the terms of the [GNU General Public License][] as published by the Free<br />
Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any<br />
later version.</p>
<p>This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY<br />
WARRANTY. See the GNU General Public License for more details.</p>


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