Security Module

Disable Author Archives

Disable Author Archives removes author archive pages from your WordPress site and redirects any attempts to access them. Author archives expose usernames in URLs which attackers use for brute force login attempts. If your site does not need author archive functionality, disabling them improves security and removes unnecessary pages from search engine indexes. The module handles redirects gracefully so any existing links or bookmarks redirect to your homepage rather than showing errors.

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Key Features

Disables author archives
Prevents username enumeration
404 for author pages

Why Use This Module?

  • Prevent username enumeration through author URLs
  • Improve security against brute force attacks
  • Remove unnecessary pages from search indexes
  • Clean redirect handling for existing links
  • One less attack vector for malicious actors

Real-World Use Cases

Prevent Username Discovery

Block /author/username pages to prevent hackers from discovering admin usernames for brute force attacks.

Single-Author Blogs

Disable unused author archives on personal blogs where author pages serve no purpose and only expose security information.

Security Hardening

Return 404 for all author archive URLs to eliminate common username enumeration attack vector.

How to Use

Activate the module. Author archive URLs will return 404 errors.

Benefits & Impact

Time Savings

Automates manual tasks and streamlines your workflow

Performance Boost

Enhances site security and protection

Better UX

Provides a better user experience

Easy Maintenance

Simple setup with minimal ongoing maintenance

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this affect author boxes on posts?

No, author information displayed within posts is unaffected. Only the separate author archive pages are disabled.

What happens to author links?

Links to author archives redirect to your homepage. They do not show 404 errors.

Can I keep archives for some authors?

This module disables all author archives. For selective control, you would need custom code.

What Users Are Saying

"Staff usernames in URLs was a security concern. Disabled author archives completely."

— Corporate Site

"I am the only author. No need for author archives. Removed them and simplified."

— Single Author Blog

"Writers should not be identifiable. Disabling author pages was essential for us."

— Anonymous Publication

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