Build lists the Query Loop can't: posts grouped by year, category or author, term lists and user directories — via block, shortcode or widget.
Alternatives to Author Default Category
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WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Restrict authors categories to specific categories with default category selection. Perfect for multi-author sites.
The time-saving solution for managing tons of featured images within minutes: Set, replace and delete in bulk and set default images for future posts.
Create & share lists with post types like posts, pages, products, etc. Build classic lists (Favorites, Bookmarks) and polls and cart lists and more.
Change your WordPress login URL and protect your site from brute-force attacks. Blocks default login paths with 404 errors.
Grids, masonry, lists and sliders of your posts and pages, with categories, tags, dates and your own custom fields on every card.
WordPress hardening without touching your theme: XML-RPC, user enumeration, login limiter, security headers, strong passwords, event log.
Simple and effective security measures for your WordPress site. Many security features you can activate with a single click.
Free, offline-first WordPress security hardening with 15 configurable protection modules and a 20-point local security scan.
Clean up legacy WordPress bloat, improve security, and optimize performance with toggleable, opinionated defaults.