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PublishPress Authors Pro
PublishPress Authors Pro by PublishPress is a WordPress plugin for crediting more than one writer on a post. It supports registered users and guest authors without accounts, gives each one a customizable profile, and lets you display author details in boxes, lists and archive pages.
- Version
- 4.17.0
- Released
- Sep 23, 2026
- Developer
- PublishPress
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in PublishPress Authors Pro 4.17.0
Version 4.17.0 · Sep 23, 2026
Latest
- FixedAuthors editor sidebar panel fails to load when "Show Author Box selection" is disabled, #2468
- FixedREST authors on multi-post queries, #2475
- FixedPrepared SQL placeholder handling, #2472
- FixedHarden author user writes, #2471
What it does
Standard WordPress allows a single author per post, which falls short when articles are written by teams, reviewed by editors or contributed by freelancers. This plugin lets you assign as many authors as a post needs, so every contributor gets credit. Guest authors can be added without creating WordPress accounts, yet they get the same profile options as regular users. Author assignments also work on custom post types, so portfolios, reviews and product pages can carry author credits too.
Each author profile can hold custom fields such as text, email addresses, social media links and rich WYSIWYG content, plus a chosen avatar. You can group authors into categories like Editors, Reviewers or Coauthors, build author lists with layouts, filters and search, and shape author archive pages by choosing what appears, such as excerpts, tags and read-more links. Author details can be shown through widgets, shortcodes or automatically below content. The plugin works with Polylang for multilingual sites and removes PublishPress branding and ads.
Best for
- Multi-author blogs and online magazines
- Sites publishing work from freelancers and guest writers
- Multilingual editorial sites running Polylang
Features
Multiple authors per post
Assign as many authors as needed to a single post so each writer, editor or contributor is credited by name alongside their profile.
Guest authors without accounts
Add freelancers and guest bloggers as authors without giving them WordPress logins, while still providing them full author profiles like regular users.
Custom profile fields
Build author profiles with custom fields for text, email addresses, social media links and WYSIWYG content, along with a unique avatar for each person.
Author categories
Sort authors into groups such as Editors, Reviewers or Coauthors to organize your team and show roles clearly on posts.
Author lists and archive pages
Create author lists with flexible layouts, filters and search, and control what author archive pages show, including excerpts, tags and read-more links.
Flexible display options
Place author information using widgets, shortcodes or an automatic display below post content, depending on where it fits your layout.
Custom post type support
Extend author assignments beyond blog posts to other content types such as portfolios, reviews or product pages.
Polylang compatibility
Keep author profiles consistent on multilingual sites that run the Polylang plugin, with branding and ads from PublishPress removed.
PublishPress Authors Pro older versions
- 4.16.0Sep 106 improvements, 9 fixes
- 4.15.0Jun 51 new, 3 improvements, 1 fix
- 4.14.0Apr 213 improvements
- 4.13.0Mar 16
- 4.11.0Feb 4
- 4.10.1Nov 10, 2025
- 4.10.0Oct 16, 2025
- 4.9.1Sep 20, 2025
- 4.9.0Aug 27, 2025
- 4.8.1Aug 2, 2025
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
33 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about PublishPress Authors Pro
Can I credit a writer who doesn't have a WordPress account?
Yes. You can create guest authors who have no WordPress login. They still get full author profiles with bios, avatars, social links and other custom fields, just like authors who are registered users on your site.
Does it work on content other than regular posts?
It does. Author assignments can be extended to custom post types, so content such as portfolios, reviews or product pages can show one or more authors in the same way blog posts do.
How do author details appear on my site?
You can display author information automatically below content, through widgets or with shortcodes. You can also build author lists with filters and search, and customize author archive pages with excerpts, tags and read-more links.
Will it work on a multilingual site?
The plugin is compatible with Polylang, so if your multilingual site uses that plugin you can keep author profiles consistent across your language versions.
Is PublishPress Authors Pro free?
The code of PublishPress Authors Pro is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of PublishPress Authors Pro is this?
Version 4.17.0, released Sep 23, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update PublishPress Authors Pro?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of PublishPress Authors Pro automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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