Author Bind
Author Bind is a plugin that lets you configure a User ID to override all future added or edited posts/pages. There is a settings page under Settings for this plugin where you can configure this ID.
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Author Bind shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Author Bind stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| author | >100 |
| override | >100 |
About Author Bind
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Author Bind is a plugin that lets you configure a User ID to override all future added or edited posts/pages. There is a settings page under Settings for this plugin where you can configure this ID.
In addition, this plugin denies viewing author information in the browser. If you try to access any author .e.g. via http://…./?author=1 you will be redirected to home page. the same goes for perma links.
The plugin also will override the error message when logging in to something generic, instead of informing the person trying to login if the username exists. This is currently only in english, and not translated.
Installation
Either download the zip, extract and upload the folder to /wp-content/plugins/ or install it from the extension market.
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FAQ
Author Bind: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Is Author Bind free?
Yes. Author Bind is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Author Bind safe to use in 2026?
Author Bind shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Author Bind?
Author Bind is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,601 times since it launched in April 2017. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.
Does Author Bind work with WordPress 7.1?
Author Bind is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Author Bind last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on April 24, 2017 (9 years ago).
Who makes Author Bind?
Author Bind is developed and maintained by Jarl André Hübenthal.
What are the best alternatives to Author Bind?
The most popular alternatives to Author Bind are Edit Author Slug (100K+ installs), WP Meta and Date Remover (90K+ installs) and Hide/Remove Metadata (20K+ installs).
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