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Default Post Author

by MonarchWP

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Description

Try Default Post Author on a demo site: Click here => https://tastewp.com/plugins/default-post-author.

The Default Post Author plugin is a powerful tool designed to simplify the process of setting a default post author on your WordPress site. With this plugin, you can easily define a default author for all new posts, ensuring consistency and saving you valuable time.

✨ Key Features

  • Easy Setup – Quick and straightforward configuration
  • Modern Admin Interface – Beautiful, intuitive settings page with smooth animations
  • Toggle Controls – Enable/disable features with modern toggle switches
  • Bulk Update – Update all existing posts to the default author with one click
  • Revision Sync – Keep revision authors in sync with parent posts
  • AJAX-Powered – Real-time saving without page reloads
  • Progress Tracking – Visual progress bar for bulk operations
  • Responsive Design – Works perfectly on all devices
  • Lightweight – Optimized code for maximum performance

🎨 Modern Admin Interface

Version 2.2 introduces a completely redesigned admin interface featuring:

  • Clean, card-based layout
  • Smooth animations and transitions
  • Modern toggle switches instead of checkboxes
  • Interactive buttons with loading states
  • Toast notifications for instant feedback
  • Progress indicators for bulk operations
  • Fully responsive design

🚀 How It Works

  1. Install and activate the plugin
  2. Navigate to Settings > Default Post Author
  3. Select your preferred default author from the dropdown
  4. Enable/disable features using the toggle switches
  5. Save your settings – that’s it!

By selecting a default author, you ensure that every new post created on your site will automatically be attributed to that specific author. This feature is particularly useful for multi-author blogs or websites where different users contribute content regularly.

🔧 Feature Toggles

  • Enable Default Author – Turn the default author feature on/off without deactivating the plugin
  • Sync Revision Authors – Keep revision authors matching the parent post author

📦 Bulk Update Existing Posts

Need to change the author of all existing posts? The plugin includes a powerful bulk update feature that:

  • Processes posts in batches to prevent timeouts
  • Shows real-time progress
  • Provides detailed completion messages
  • Works with any number of posts

🔒 Security

  • Proper WordPress nonces for all operations
  • Capability checks for admin functions
  • Sanitized inputs and escaped outputs
  • Follows WordPress coding standards

🌐 Compatibility

  • WordPress 6.1 and higher
  • PHP 8.0 and higher
  • Compatible with multisite installations
  • Works with popular themes and plugins

Contributing & Bug Report

Bug reports and pull requests are welcome on Github.

From within WordPress

  1. Visit Plugins > Add New
  2. Search for ‘Default Post Author’
  3. Click Install Now and then Activate
  4. Go to Settings > Default Post Author
  5. Select your default author and configure the toggle options
  6. Click Save Settings – that’s all!

Manual Installation

  1. Download the plugin zip file
  2. Upload the default-post-author folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
  3. Activate the Default Post Author plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
  4. Navigate to Settings > Default Post Author to configure

After Activation

The plugin will automatically redirect you to the settings page after activation, making it easy to get started right away.

  1. Modern settings page with card-based layout and gradient header

    Modern settings page with card-based layout and gradient header

  2. Default author selection with styled dropdown

    Default author selection with styled dropdown

Where is the settings page?

Navigate to Settings > Default Post Author in your WordPress admin dashboard.

Is it compatible with multisite?

Yes! The plugin is fully compatible with both single sites and WordPress multisite installations.

Can I disable the default author feature temporarily?

Yes! Version 2.2 includes a toggle switch to enable/disable the default author feature without deactivating the plugin.

How does the bulk update feature work?

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.

Will this affect my existing posts?

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.

What happens to post revisions?

If the Sync Revision Authors toggle is enabled, revision authors will automatically match their parent post’s author.

How frequently is the plugin updated?

The plugin is actively maintained and updated regularly to ensure compatibility with the latest versions of WordPress and to address any potential issues.

Is there customer support available?

Yes! If you encounter any difficulties or have questions, please visit the support forum or contact us through our website.

Can I contribute to the plugin?

Absolutely! We welcome contributions on our GitHub repository.

Default post author

By Shamim Ahamed (shamimahamedwp) on February 10, 2024

With this plugin, you can easily define a default author for all new posts, ensuring consistency and saving you valuable time.

2.2 – (Decemeber 04, 2025)

  • New: Completely redesigned modern admin interface
  • New: Toggle switches replace checkboxes for better UX
  • New: AJAX-powered settings saving (no page reload)
  • New: Toast notifications for instant feedback
  • New: Progress bar for bulk update operations
  • New: Enable/disable default author feature toggle
  • New: Sync revision authors toggle option
  • New: Animated UI elements and smooth transitions
  • New: Card-based settings layout
  • New: Responsive design improvements
  • Improved: Separated code structure (PHP, CSS, JS)
  • Improved: Better code organization with admin class
  • Improved: Enhanced security measures
  • Improved: Optimized asset loading
  • Improved: Better error handling

2.1 – (August 12, 2025)

  • Bug Fix

2.0 – (August 12, 2025)

  • Security Update
  • Performance Update
  • New: Ability to Update All Existing Posts to Default Author

1.1.5 – (January 28, 2025)

  • Security Update
  • Performance Update
  • TasteWP Live Demo Added

1.1.4 – (November 17, 2024)

  • Security Update
  • Performance Update
  • WordPress 6.7 compatibility

1.1.3 – (July 17, 2024)

  • Security Update
  • Performance Update
  • WordPress 6.6 compatibility

1.1.2 – (April 15, 2024)

  • Security Update

1.1.1 – (April 15, 2024)

  • Bug Fix
  • Performance Update
  • Security Update

1.1 – (March 23, 2024)

  • Performance Update

1.0.2 – (February 17, 2024)

  • Performance Update

1.0.1 – (February 17, 2024)

  • Simple Bug Fix

1.0

  • Initial release
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