Synved

<a href="http://synved.com/wordpress-shortcodes/" title="WordPress Shortcodes – beautiful elements to spice up your site" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress Shortcodes</a> is a free WordPress plugin that brings an amazing set of beautiful and useful elements to your site. The plugin comes bundled with the full set of elements, all absolutely free of charge.
Learn how you can use WordPress Shortcodes to <a href="http://synved.com/blog/help/tutorials/wordpress-shortcodes-for-import-export-safe-urls/" rel="nofollow ugc">easily create import / export safe links to images and any other content</a>!
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<h4>Eager to get a functioning example of how the shortcodes elements look and feel?</h4>
Look at some basic example shortcodes on the <a href="http://wpdemo.synved.com/stripefolio/shortcodes/" rel="nofollow ugc">Stripefolio demo site</a>. Note that the demo site only presents a limited subset, the best way to test the full set is to install the plugin and try it yourself!
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If you want to take it to the next level and hugely improve the appearance of the elements and make them look more professional, you might want to consider purchasing the <a href="http://synved.com/product/wordpress-shortcodes-slickpanel-skin/" title="Transform the look of many elements in the Shortcodes plugin!" rel="nofollow ugc">SlickPanel skin</a>.
There are many different kinds of elements that cover all your requirements. These include functionality for User Interface creation, Layout management, Lists, Buttons, Message boxes, smart links to easily link contents on your site without using full URLs but with IDs or names and a bunch of other useful tools such as the ability of adding hidden content in posts/pages, useful for making notes or comments.
Just use the intuitive shortcode editor to create a message box, error box or warning message on your site. Or create multi-column layouts, a fancy button, a highly stylized link card, a list of items with icons (like a feature list), or combine multiple nested shortcodes to create for instance a list of links or a list of buttons and much more.
The shortcode editor presents a very intuitive and easy to use interface, with many built-in presets that make inserting many commonly needed default shortcodes in your posts/pages a breeze! If you want you can also get <a href="http://synved.com/product/wordpress-shortcodes-extra-presets/" rel="nofollow ugc">over 30+ extra useful amazing presets</a> for covering almost all needs.
The plugin offers all common jQuery UI functionality as well like jQuery UI Accordions (called sections inside WordPress Shortcodes), JQuery UI Tabs, jQuery UI buttons and so on. The UI tabs provide many different features including full SEO compatible selection of active tab without need for JavaScript.
The plugin also offers conditional shortcodes that allow to render content only based on certain conditions, such as only if the user is logged in or if the user is an administrator, an editor, author or has a custom capability or if the current post is password protected or if it has a featured image (post thumbnail).
<h4>Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>26+ shortcodes and different elements!</li>
<li>Create tabs, sections/accordions, layout, lists, links, buttons and more!</li>
<li>Tabs are SEO friendly and work flawlessly without JavaScript!</li>
<li>Fully WordPress compliant, using latest standards</li>
<li>Quick and easy to use shortcodes editor with instant previews</li>
<li>Shortcodes editor allows for easy insertion in posts/pages!</li>
<li>The shortcode editor has full support for default presets and you can get <a href="http://synved.com/product/wordpress-shortcodes-extra-presets/" rel="nofollow ugc">many extra useful presets</a></li>
<li>Layout shortcodes allow for tight content organization</li>
<li>Link shortcodes make importing and exporting content across sites much more reliable</li>
<li>Links support a simple to use but powerful template system to tweak what is displayed and how it looks</li>
<li>The custom template system makes it extremely easy to create custom author and post cards with thumbnails</li>
<li>Shortcodes to hide content for adding comments and notes to posts and pages</li>
<li>Many parameters for ultimate customization</li>
<li>All parameters are documented in detail in the shortcodes editor</li>
<li>Conditional shortcodes to show/hide content based on specific checks or conditions</li>
<li>Many useful lightweight icons provided built-in</li>
<li>Easy to adjust the look of shortcodes with built-in custom CSS field</li>
<li>Optional slick and <a href="http://synved.com/product/wordpress-shortcodes-slickpanel-skin/" rel="nofollow ugc">professional skin available</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>Example Shortcodes</h4>
The following will create a series of 2 jQuery UI tabs on your site: 
 [tabs] 
 [tab title=”Tab 1″] 
 Tab Content 1. 
 [/tab] 
 [tab title=”Tab 2″] 
 Tab Content 2. 
 [/tab] 
 [/tabs]
The following will create a series of 2 jQuery UI accordions on your site: 
 [sections] 
 [section title=”Section 1″]

 Section Content 1.
 
<pre><code>[/section]
[section title="Section 2"]

Section Content 2.

[/section]
[/sections]
</code></pre>
The following shortcode will create a list of links to various kinds of content on your site: 
 [list icon=link] 
 [item][link_post id=82 /][/item] 
 [item][link_post id=66 /][/item] 
 [item][link_page name=”typography” /][/item] 
 [item][link_page id=27 /][/item] 
 [item][link_category slug=”parent-category-iii” /][/item] 
 [item][link_media id=6229 /][/item] 
 [item][link_media title=”Ice Pathway” /][/item] 
 [/list]
The following will create a multi-column layout with a table in each column: 
 [full] 
 [half flow=”start” extend=”yes”]
 position 1:1position 1:2 
 position 2:1position 2:2
<pre><code> [/half]
 [half flow="end" extend="yes"]
 <table border="1"><tr><td>position 1:1</td><td>position 1:2</td></tr>
 <tr><td>position 2:1</td><td>position 2:2</td></tr>
 </table>
 [/half]
[/full]
</code></pre>
The following will create conditional content only displayed when the post has a specific tag of “myposttag”: 
 [condition check=”post_has_tag” param_1=”myposttag”]
Test POST has TAG
[/condition]
The following will create content conditionally shown only when the post is a specific format of “mypostformat”: 
 [condition check=”post_format_is” param_1=”mypostformat”]
Test post format
[/condition]
This conditional shortcode will check for the post info of “review_status” is set to “reviewed”: 
 [condition check=”post_info_is” param_1=”review_status” param_2=”reviewed”]
This post has reviews
[/condition]
<h4>Related Links:</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://synved.com/wordpress-shortcodes/" title="WordPress Shortcodes – beautiful elements to spice up your site" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress Shortcodes Official Page</a></li>
<li><a href="http://synved.com/product/wordpress-shortcodes-slickpanel-skin/" title="Transform the look of many elements in the Shortcodes plugin!" rel="nofollow ugc">SlickPanel skin to make the elements look more professional</a></li>
<li><a href="http://synved.com/product/wordpress-shortcodes-extra-presets/" rel="nofollow ugc">Extra presets addon provides many useful additional presets</a></li>
<li><a href="http://synved.com/blog/help/tutorials/wordpress-shortcodes-icons/" rel="nofollow ugc">List of icons usable in shortcodes like buttons and lists</a></li>
<li><a href="http://wpdemo.synved.com/stripefolio/" rel="nofollow ugc">Stripefolio theme demo</a> where you can see some of the shortcodes in action</li>
<li><a href="http://synved.com/stripefolio-free-wordpress-portfolio-theme/" title="A free WordPress theme that serves as a readable blog and a full-screen portfolio showcase" rel="nofollow ugc">The free Stripefolio theme</a> the Official page for the theme in the above demo link</li>
</ul>

WordPress Shortcodes

An amazing set of great shortcodes: SEO-ready tabs, accordions, buttons, links to any content, author cards, lists, layouts, conditionals and more!

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:
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<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>
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<h3>🧩 Other Plugins by AF themes</h3>
If you find WP Post Author useful, you may also like:
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<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>
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<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.

WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple Authors, Guest Authors & Custom Avatars

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