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  1. Upload the plugin folder to \/wp-content\/plugins\/author-kit\/<\/code> or install it via the WordPress plugin installer.<\/li>\n
  2. Activate the plugin.<\/li>\n
  3. Navigate to the \"Author Kit\" section in the admin menu to begin setup.<\/li>\n
  4. Customize templates via Appearance > Customize > Author Kit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
    \n

    Can I assign multiple authors to single post?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Yes, the plugin supports co-authors for individual posts.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Does it support author schema markup?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Yes, schema.org markup is included for author bio box and archive pages.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Can I disable the author box on specific posts and for specific user?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Yes, you can easily display or hide the Author Bio Box for any post or user with just one click<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Is it compatible with all themes?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    The plugin is compatible with almost all major WordPress themes like Astra ,Blocksy, Divi , etc.\nYou can easily check your compatibility status by going to settings page in Author Kit Dashboard<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Is multisite supported?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    No, currently the plugin is intended for single-site WordPress installations only.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Does Author Kit shows bio box on pages?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    The author box is only displayed on single post by default no pages..<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Does Author Kit provide any shortcodes, widget or blocks?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Author Kit is newly launched and is continuously improving, as of now, Shortcodes, widget or blocks are not provided but with the increase in user base we are planning to add more power features and templates.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Does it support RTL and translation plugins?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Yes, it supports RTL layouts and is compatible with WPML and Polylang.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    I want to say thanks?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Thank you for using Author Kit!\nIf you find it helpful, please consider leaving a 5-star review and sharing it with others. Your support helps us grow and improve.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

    1.0.16 - 2025-07-10<\/h4>\n\n
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    • New: Added a help page so that user can read documentation and share their opinions and bugs with our team.<\/li>\n
    • New: Added a logging functionality in order to get log report to resolve issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      1.0.15<\/h4>\n\n

      Stable Release: 6, 22, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n

      The most user-friendly plugin for managing author profiles. Adds a truly simple author box, support multiple authors, guest authors, and much more.<\/p>\n\n

      AUTHOR KIT #1 WORDPRESS AUTHOR MANAGEMENT PLUGIN<\/h3>\n\n

      It's time to support human-written content on your website by using Author Kit to streamline your author management.\nProductivity for Authors<\/strong> is the goal of Author Kit. Simplifying the navigating and displaying the data in Ajax-based tables, it facilitates the management of users, posts, and authors from a single dashboard.<\/p>\n\n

      MAIN FEATURES<\/h3>\n\n

      \u2022 User-friendly data table for Users, Posts, and Authors.\n\u2022 Get real-time online status for every user and connect efficiently.\n\u2022 Block and unblock users with just one click to secure the dashboard.\n\u2022 Manage author profiles by adding details such as a bio, job title, email address, company, and much more.\n\u2022 One-click switching between local avatars and gravatars.\n\u2022 Pre-made templates for Post Author Meta Bylines, Author Archive Pages, and Author Bio Boxes.\n\u2022 Completely editable using your favorite WordPress Customizer.\n\u2022 Full display control per user and per post to display or hide bio box.\n\u2022 Easily add multiple co-authors to posts with one click \u2014 even guests and subscribers.\n\u2022 Create guest user accounts with just one click.\n\u2022 All major social platform integrations \u2014 add social icons including new trending platforms like BlueSky and Mastodon.\n\u2022 Simply install and activate to enjoy a productive and hassle-free experience; there is a lot more.<\/p>\n\n

      Author kit provides a truly simple author box<\/h3>\n\n

      Author Kit<\/strong> lets you display a modern, responsive author box at the top or bottom<\/strong> of your posts. Show the author's name<\/strong>, avatar<\/strong>, job title<\/strong>, company name<\/strong>, email<\/strong>, bio<\/strong>, and connect over 50+ social profiles<\/strong> \u2014 including Bluesky<\/strong> and Mastodon<\/strong>. With built-in support for guest authors<\/strong> and multiple co-authors per post<\/strong>, it's the ideal solution for blogs, magazines, and content teams<\/strong> looking for flexibility and ease of use.<\/p>\n\n

      Full Customization Support<\/h3>\n\n

      Enjoy a full-featured author box customization experience \u2014 all included in the free version!<\/p>\n\n

      \u2022 Customize width<\/strong>, height<\/strong>, and background color<\/strong> of the author box
      \n\u2022 Show author name<\/strong>, job title<\/strong>, company name<\/strong>, email<\/strong>, bio<\/strong>, and social icons<\/strong>
      \n\u2022 Toggle between circle<\/strong> and square<\/strong> icons for author social profiles
      \n\u2022 Supports over 50+ social platforms<\/strong>, including Bluesky<\/strong>, Mastodon<\/strong>, LinkedIn<\/strong>, X (Twitter)<\/strong>, and more
      \n\u2022 Choose avatar size<\/strong>, border radius<\/strong>
      \n\u2022 Add or change section heading\/label<\/strong>, like \u201cAbout the Author\u201d, \u201cWritten by\u201d, or custom text
      \n\u2022 Mobile-responsive layout with adaptive styling for all screen sizes
      \n\u2022 Change position<\/strong> of the author box: display at the top or bottom<\/strong> of posts
      \n\u2022 Add toggle button<\/strong> to show\/hide the author box on click
      \n\u2022 Enable or disable the author box per post<\/strong> using a simple meta box toggle
      \n\u2022 Enable or disable the author box per user<\/strong> from user profile settings
      \n\u2022 Customize margins<\/strong>, padding<\/strong>, borders<\/strong>, and box shadow<\/strong> for layout refinement
      \n\u2022 Control visibility of fields like email<\/strong>, job title<\/strong>, and company name<\/strong>
      \n\u2022 Fully compatible with most WordPress themes and popular page builders like Elementor<\/strong>, Block Editor<\/strong>, WPBakery<\/strong>, etc.
      \n\u2022 Built with clean code and WordPress standards for full RTL<\/strong>, accessibility<\/strong>, and translation support<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

      Advanced Author Archive Templates<\/h3>\n\n

      Author Kit lets you easily replace your theme\u2019s default author archive page with a fully customizable and responsive layout .\nDisplay a modern author profile section at the top, followed by a neat, customizable post grid layout. Perfect for blogs, magazines, and content teams.<\/p>\n\n

      Features:<\/strong>\n\u2022 Instantly override your theme\u2019s author archive template
      \n\u2022 Show author avatar, display name, job title, company, email, and bio
      \n\u2022 Include 50+ social profile icons \u2014 supports LinkedIn, Bluesky, Mastodon, X (Twitter), and more
      \n\u2022 Customize the section heading (e.g. \"Articles by\", \"Written by\", or your own text)
      \n\u2022 Full styling and layout customization:
      \n\u2003\u2003\u2022 Customize spacing (margin\/padding)
      \n\u2003\u2003\u2022 Customize background colors, font sizes, border radius etc.\n\u2003\u2003\u2022 Control visibility of specific fields: bio, job title, company name, email
      \n\u2022 Works seamlessly with almost all modern WordPress themes<\/p>\n\n

      Post Meta & Author Byline<\/h3>\n\n

      Author Kit also lets you display a clean, customizable post meta line, perfect for showing author, contributor, co-authors, and post details in a smart and flexible layout.<\/p>\n\n

      This feature adds a modern author byline with clickable links to each author's archive page and optional post metadata like publish date, last updated date, and comment count \u2014 all with full styling control and live preview.<\/p>\n\n

      Features:<\/strong>\n\u2022 Display a smart byline with support for single author, guest author, co-authors, and contributors
      \n\u2022 Link author names and contributor names directly to their archive pages
      \n\u2022 Show l meta fields like:\n\u2003\u2003\u2022 Post publish date
      \n\u2003\u2003\u2022 Last updated date
      \n\u2003\u2003\u2022 Comment count (with link to comments section)
      \n\u2022 Show or hide specific fields as needed \u2014 full visibility control
      \n\u2022 Add a label before the author name (e.g. \"By\", \"Written by\", or custom text)
      \n\u2022 Customize:\n\u2003\u2003\u2022 Font size and color
      \n\u2003\u2003\u2022 Spacing and alignment
      \n\u2003\u2003\u2022 Link styling (hover color, underline, etc.)
      \n\u2003\u2003\u2022 Author separator (e.g. commas, slashes, bullets)
      \n\u2022 Fully compatible with guest authors and multi-author posts
      \n\u2022 Works with all major WordPress themes like Astra ,Blocksy etc.<\/p>\n\n

      Notes<\/h3>\n\n

      Author Kit is beginner friendly\u2014 no code required.\nIt\u2019s a complete, user-friendly plugin that helps you manage authors with ease. The clean interface saves time and reduces distraction, letting you focus on what matters.<\/p>\n\n

      We started as bloggers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

      As our team and content grew, we realized there wasn\u2019t a simple, beginner-friendly solution to manage authors on blogs, magazines, or multi-author websites.\nSo we decided to build the tool we wished we had \u2014 and that\u2019s how Author Kit was born.<\/p>\n\n

      If you run a WordPress blog with multiple Authors, this plugin is for you.<\/p>\n\n

      We\u2019re committed to improving Author Kit continuously \u2014 and your feedback plays a big role in shaping its future.\nLet\u2019s build the most intuitive and powerful author management experience for WordPress, together.<\/p>\n\n

      Thanks you<\/p>\n\n

      The Author Kit Team<\/strong><\/p>","raw_excerpt":"The most user-friendly plugin for managing author profiles. Adds a truly simple author box, support multiple authors, guest authors, and much more.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/236564","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=236564"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/authorkit"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=236564"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=236564"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=236564"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=236564"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=236564"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pcd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=236564"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}