by MonarchWP
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Default Post Author
The easiest way to set a default post author in your WordPress site.
Compatible with WP 6.9.4
v2.2
Current Version v2.2
Updated 4 months ago
Last Update on 04 Dec, 2025
Refreshed 6 hours ago
Last Refreshed on
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Tracked Keywords
Showing 4 of 4| Keyword | Position | Change | Type | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| author management | 10 | — | Tag | 3 weeks ago |
| default post author | 14 | — | Tag | 3 weeks ago |
| post author | 27 | — | Tag | 3 weeks ago |
| wp post | 110 | — | Tag | 3 weeks ago |
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- Version
- 2.2
- Last Updated
- Dec 04, 2025
- Requires WP
- 6.1+
- Tested Up To
- 6.9.4
- PHP Version
- 8.0 or higher
- Author
- MonarchWP
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- Reviews
- 1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Default Post Author
Navigate to Settings > Default Post Author in your WordPress admin dashboard.
Yes! The plugin is fully compatible with both single sites and WordPress multisite installations.
Yes! Version 2.2 includes a toggle switch to enable/disable the default author feature without deactivating the plugin.
The bulk update feature processes posts in batches of 100 to prevent server timeouts. It shows a progress bar and notifies you when complete. Only posts with different authors are updated.
No, by default the plugin only affects new posts. To update existing posts, you must explicitly use the Update All Posts feature on the settings page.
If the Sync Revision Authors toggle is enabled, revision authors will automatically match their parent post's author.
The plugin is actively maintained and updated regularly to ensure compatibility with the latest versions of WordPress and to address any potential issues.
Yes! If you encounter any difficulties or have questions, please visit the support forum or contact us through our website.
Absolutely! We welcome contributions on our GitHub repository.