Co-Authors Plusv4.2.0
Assign multiple bylines to posts, pages, and custom post types with a search-as-you-type input box.
Alternatives to Leenkat Author Autocomplete
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Moradi Author Workspacev1.0.13
Frontend publishing workspace for WordPress authors, editors and content teams.
Author by Categoryv1.1.0
Automatically assign post authors based on categories, while keeping full manual control.
Authors Posts Widgetv2.0.0
Show posts grouped by author in a clean, collapsible, accessible list. Works as a block, a widget and a shortcode.
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.
ETBS Edit Conflict Guardv1.2.1
Actually blocks the save, not just the notice: a per-post exclusive lock that stops a second editor from overwriting someone else's work.
Securely manage guest posts on WordPress with time-limited access, sandbox isolation, editorial workflows, and content security.
PublishPress Authors is the best plugin for adding authors, co-authors, multiple authors and guest authors to WordPress posts.
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.
Author boxes for multiple and guest authors, plus article citations and citation metadata that make your published work easier to cite.