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WordPress.org rating5.0 / 5 from 2 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org
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WP PlugIndex currently records Author by Category version 1.1.0 as active, updated 10mo ago and tested up to WordPress 6.9.
Overview
About this plugin
Author by Category helps websites and multi-user blogs keep post authors consistent without disrupting the editorial workflow.
This plugin is completely free.
Create simple rules that connect categories to specific users.
When a post is saved with those categories, the plugin can automatically assign the author.
If an editor changes the author manually, their choice is always remembered.
This prevents posts from being published under the wrong name by accident.
Key Features
Works with any user — not just authors.
Admins can assign any user (editor, contributor, etc.) to any category.
Manual author selection is always allowed and remembered.
Rules can include multiple categories; first match wins.
Duplicate guard: one category can only be used in one rule.
Compatible with scheduled posts, REST publishing, PHP 8+, and the latest WordPress versions.
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ini template you can copy and paste.
Compatibility
Scheduled posts: applies the correct author at publish time.
REST/remote publishing (for example, MultiPost plugin): ensures the correct author after categories and content are set.
Designed for large editorial teams.
How It Works
Go to Settings → Author by Category and create rules that match categories to users.
When a post is saved or published, the plugin checks which categories are selected.
If a matching rule is found, the post author is updated automatically.
If an editor changes the author manually, the plugin remembers that choice for future posts with the same categories.
Privacy
This plugin does not collect, store, or share any data.
Credits
Developed by Unioney.
WordPress.org metadata
Plugin tags
Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.
author
categories
editorial
news
roles
Compatibility & maintenance
Compatibility & maintenance
Tested up to WordPress 6.9
Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.9.
Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.9
Minimum requirementsWordPress 6.0 · PHP 7.4
Update activity6 Jan 202610mo ago
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Changes recorded by WP PlugIndex
Recent tracked changes
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Tracking & source
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