Custom Guest Authorsv2.3.1
Replace the default WordPress post author with custom guest author names via a custom field. Supports multiple comma-separated authors.
Alternatives to Byline
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Co-Authors Plusv4.2.0
Assign multiple bylines to posts, pages, and custom post types with a search-as-you-type input box.
A lightweight plugin that allows you to assign multiple writers to posts, fast and easy to use.
PublishPress Authors is the best plugin for adding authors, co-authors, multiple authors and guest authors to WordPress posts.
Authorsy is a powerful WordPress author box plugin. Add customizable author profiles, multiple authors, guest authors, bios, social links, and post ra …
Author boxes for multiple and guest authors, plus article citations and citation metadata that make your published work easier to cite.
GhostLabs Undercardv1.0.1
Four designed author card blocks you place anywhere. Credit guest authors and co-authors, with roles, and no user account needed.
All-in-One Authorship Solution: Seamless Author Box, Guest Authors, and Co-Authors to enhance your site's authority, credibility, engagement, and SEO.
Post CoAuthorsv1.0
Assign multiple contributors to posts and display them on the frontend. Lightweight and admin-friendly.
AIFORYA Multi Authorv1.0.2
Editorial workflow for multi-author sites: roles, post assignment, statuses, co-authors and byline. Fully local, no API key.