=== Authorsy – Author Box, Multiple Authors, Guest Authors & Post Rating ===
Contributors: themeplugs
Tags: author box, author profile, multiple authors, guest authors, author bio, post rating, co-authors, author widget
Requires at least: 5.2
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.0.7
Requires PHP: 7.3
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Authorsy is a powerful WordPress author box plugin. Add customizable author profiles, multiple authors, guest authors, bios, social links, and post rating.

== Description ==

**Authorsy** is a complete **WordPress author box plugin** that helps you showcase your writers with style. Display author profiles, bios, photos, and social links at the end of your posts. Highlight single or multiple authors, support guest authors, and engage readers with post rating options.

Perfect for **blogs, magazines, multi-author sites, or collaborative content**, Authorsy lets you build trust with your audience while giving credit to every contributor.

👉 [Live Demo](https://product.themewinter.com/authorsy/) | [Buy Pro](https://themewinter.com/authorsy/) | [Documentation](https://support.themewinter.com/docs/plugins/docs/authorsy/) | [Roadmaps](https://app.loopedin.io/authorsy)

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### 🎯 Why Use Authorsy?
- Showcase **professional author profiles** with bios, photos, and social links.  
- Add **multiple authors or guest authors** to posts.  
- Improve **engagement with author recognition and post ratings.**  
- Fully customizable to match your **theme and branding.**

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### ✅ Free Features

- **Custom Author Profiles** – Add bios, profile photos, and social links.  
- **Author Box Widget** – Display at the end of posts or pages.  
- **Multiple Authors Support** – Assign more than one author to a post.  
- **Guest Authors** – Let external writers contribute without WP accounts.  
- **Customization Options** – Change colors, layouts, and styles.  
- **Shortcodes** – Insert author info anywhere.  

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### 🌟 Authorsy Pro Features

> **Available only in [Authorsy Pro](https://themewinter.com/authorsy/)**  

- Author Box on Hover  
- More Author Box Layouts  
- Custom Post Type Support  
- Extra Bio Fields  
- Custom Styles and Position (before/after content)  
- Like / Dislike Voting Box  
- Post Rating Restrictions (IP, Cookie, Logged-in)  
- Voting Reports and Analytics  
- Social Share for Positive Feedback  
- Private Feedback for Negative Feedback  
- Top Voted Posts Block  

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== Screenshots ==
  
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### 🔄 Changelog
= 1.0.7 =
- Tweak: Security Performance improvement.  
- Tweak: WordPress 6.9 Compatibility

= 1.0.6 =
- Security improvements: sanitization, nonce verification, CSP headers.  
- Rate limiting added to prevent abuse.  

= 1.0.5 =
- Compatibility update with WordPress 6.8.  

= 1.0.4 =
- Added guest user role capabilities.  
- Compatibility with WordPress 6.7.  

= 1.0.3 =
- Translations update.  

= 1.0.2 =
- WP 6.6 Compatible.  

= 1.0.1 =
- WP 6.5 Compatible.  
- Performance improvements.  

= 1.0.0 =
- Initial release.  

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### 🚀 Upgrade Notice

= 1.0.6 =
Important security updates. Strongly recommended for all users.  

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### 💡 Frequently Asked Questions

**1. Does Authorsy support multiple authors?**  
Yes! You can assign multiple authors to any post or page.  

**2. Can I add guest authors without creating WordPress accounts?**  
Absolutely. Authorsy lets you add and manage guest authors easily.  

**3. Does it work with SEO plugins?**  
Yes. Works with Yoast, Rank Math, and All in One SEO to improve author schema.  

**4. Can I customize the author box design?**  
Yes, you can fully customize layouts, colors, and positions.  

**5. Does Authorsy support page builders?**  
Yes. It works with Gutenberg, Elementor, and other popular builders.  

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