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Simple Article Byline

By Ese Amadasun
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Description

Simple Article Byline lets you add a custom author name to any post using a small input box in the post editor.

The entered name is displayed automatically below the post title on the frontend.

Perfect for:
* Guest authors
* Newsrooms
* Editorial teams
* Multi-author blogs

No settings page. No clutter. Just works.

Screenshots

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    Article Author Name meta box in post editor
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    Byline displayed below post title

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu
  3. Edit any post and enter an author name in the “Article Author Name” box

FAQ

Does this replace the WordPress author?

No. It adds a custom display name only.

Does it work with any theme?

Yes. It uses WordPress core hooks.

Can I style it myself?

Yes. Override the .sab-article-byline class in your theme.

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Contributors & Developers

“Simple Article Byline” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

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Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release

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  • Version 1.0.0
  • Last updated 1 week ago
  • Active installations Fewer than 10
  • WordPress version 5.5 or higher
  • Tested up to 6.9.1
  • PHP version 7.2 or higher
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    bylineguest authorpost meta
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