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Display Current Author on Menu

Tiny plugin that allows you to display current author's name(Display Name) on menu.

By Riyad Arefin·Menu·Free
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·10 active installs·Updated 9 years ago
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As of April 2026, Display Current Author on Menu is a WordPress menu plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 1.6K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.2+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2015. Last updated 9 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Admin Menu Editor.

0/5Rating
10active installs
1.6K+total downloads
11 yearssince 2015

Overview

This simple plugin allows users to display current author name on menu after logged in. Ideal for Multi Author Sites.

Just add [display-author] shortcode to your menu’s menu item label and you are good to go.

Read full description on WordPress.org

Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress3.2+ requiredTested up to 4.5.33
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

0.1.1

  • Tested with higher WordPress versions.
  • Some bug fixed.
  • Compatible to 4.5.2
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Riyad ArefinRiyad Arefin
Plugin Info
Version
0.1.1
Last Updated
May 2, 2016
WP Requires
3.2+
Tested Up To
4.5.33
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
1.6K+
Added
Jun 9, 2015
Business
Free

Tags

menuauthorauthor menudisplay authordisplay author name on menu

Developer

R
Riyad Arefin
2 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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