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Simple Article Byline

10+ installs · #32,286 most popular

Its stats
Closest match
Custom Guest Authors
Shares 2 of Simple Article Byline's 4 tags.
Most installed
Simple Author Box
90K+ active installs.
Best rated
Molongui Authorship
4.7 out of 5 from 158 reviews.
Most recently updated
WP Post Author
Updated on Oct 20, 2026.
  1. Custom Guest Authors

    by Mohd Elfie Nieshaem Juferi

    Replace the default WordPress post author with custom guest author names via a custom field. Supports multiple comma-separated authors.

    Installs
    10+
    Rank
    #31,382
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    8 months ago

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  2. Guest Author Meta Block

    by Miguel Zapata

    Short Description: Enables custom guest author attribution and integrates guest author names into WordPress search.

    Installs
    Fewer than 10
    Rank
    #70,240
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    1 year ago

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  3. Simple Author Box

    by WebFactory

    Add a responsive author box or guest author box with social icons to any post. Great author box for any site!

    Installs
    90K+
    Rank
    #492
    Rating
    4.3(115)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  4. WP Post Author

    by AF themes

    WP Post Author is the ultimate solution for an Author Box, Multiple Authors, Guest Authors, and Local Avatars. Easily manage Author Bios, Co-authors, …

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #2,093
    Rating
    4.2(22)
    Updated
    19 days ago

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  5. Molongui Authorship

    by Molongui

    All-in-One Authorship Solution: Seamless Author Box, Guest Authors, and Co-Authors to enhance your site's authority, credibility, engagement, and SEO.

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #1,719
    Rating
    4.7(158)
    Updated
    1 month ago

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  6. Guest Author

    by WebFactory

    Add a guest author to any post without needing to register the guest author as a user on your site.

    Installs
    5K+
    Rank
    #3,009
    Rating
    4.2(13)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  7. ThemeRuby Multi Authors

    by ThemeRuby

    A lightweight plugin that allows you to assign multiple writers to posts, fast and easy to use.

    Installs
    2K+
    Rank
    #4,245
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    5 months ago

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  8. Custom Author Byline

    by croakingtoad

    Allows you to add an author name and link to the byline, other than the actual logged in user, without that custom author having to have a WordPress a …

    Installs
    500+
    Rank
    #9,094
    Rating
    3.0(10)
    Updated
    15 years ago

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  9. Byline

    by mattdu

    Solves the co/multi-author problem without modifying the theme. Uses a custom taxonomy, "Byline," that replaces the Display Author.

    Installs
    200+
    Rank
    #11,918
    Rating
    5.0(5)
    Updated
    13 years ago

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  10. Smart Author Box Widget

    by vinethemes

    Smart Author Box Widget displays author bio box with an image, description, and social links—perfect for multi-author blogs and personal sites.

    Installs
    70+
    Rank
    #18,780
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    1 year ago

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  11. Author Kit

    by Author Kit Team

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

    Installs
    50+
    Rank
    #20,353
    Rating
    5.0(1)
    Updated
    1 year ago

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  12. Image and Media Byline Credits

    by devbackroom

    A simple way to add a byline credit to your images, media and other content.

    Installs
    20+
    Rank
    #25,912
    Rating
    5.0(1)
    Updated
    1 year ago

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