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Author by Category
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 assi
PricingFree downloadThe WordPress.org download is free. Pro versions, add-ons or external services may cost extra.
CompatibilityRequires WordPress 6.0 and PHP 7.4.
SourceWordPress plugins · Nov 10, 2026
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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.
- Optimized for large sites with many users.
- Secure: follows WordPress coding standards (nonces, capability checks, sanitization).
- Compatible with scheduled posts, REST publishing, PHP 8+, and the latest WordPress versions.
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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
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