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 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.
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