Introduction to Authors List

The PublishPress Authors plugin allows to your show all your authors on one page.

This is possible with the [authors_list] shortcode. This shortcode comes with a variety of different views and configuration options.


A List of Authors with Recent Posts #

One option is to show your authors, together with their most recent posts. This image below shows the “Recent” view. Each author has their name, profile image, and five most recent posts. The shortcode for this is here:

Authors List
Authors List

You can control the number of columns in the Authors List display by using the layout_columns parameter. In this example, we're setting the layout to 4 columns:


A List of Authors Sorted by Field #

Another option is to use the “Index” view which will organize your authors alphabetically. This screenshot below shows the “Index” view. If you click on any of the letters, you'll be able to drill down to view only the authors whose names begin with that letter. The shortcode for this is here:

Authors Index
Authors Index

Using Other Layouts for Authors List #

You can also use any of the default layouts available in Authors. This next screenshot shows the authors list with the simple_list layout. The shortcode for this is here:

Authors List Simple 1
Authors List Simple 1

This screenshot below shows the authors list with the inline layout. The shortcode for this is here:

Authors Inline
Authors Inline

Ordering and Filtering the Authors List #

By default, your authors are organized by First Name. It is possible to change how authors are organized and use a different field. For example, this shortcode will group users by Last Name.

You can also filter the list and show only authors who have written recently. This shortcode can accept date values such as 1 week ago, 1 month ago, 6 months ago, 1 year ago. This will limit the author list to users with a published post within that specific period.

Authors List #

Authors #

  • Riza Maulana Ardiyanto

    Riza Maulana Ardiyanto, based in Kudus, Indonesia, is a dedicated support specialist at PublishPress. Outside of work, he’s an enthusiastic mobile gamer, always eager to explore new gaming experiences and challenges.

  • Steve Burge

    Steve is the founder of PublishPress. He's been working with open source software for over 20 years. Originally from the UK, he now lives in Sarasota in the USA. This profile is generated by the PublishPress Authors plugin.