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How to Add Post Author Box in WordPress Blog Post?

Key Takeaways

  • Nexter Blocks Post Author block adds an author box to a WordPress blog post page and helps provide readers with insight into who created the content.
  • Nexter Blocks requires the default WordPress Block editor to be active, plus the Nexter Blocks plugin installed and activated, and the Post Author block turned on under Nexter → Blocks.
  • Style 2 lets the author box width, content alignment, and box alignment be adjusted, and the same author box also appears on pages like the author page and category page.
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One effective way to foster a connection with your audience is by including a post author box in your blog posts. This feature not only provides readers with insight into who created the content but also establishes credibility and encourages further interaction.

With the Post Author block from the Nexter Blocks, you can easily add an author box to the WordPress blog page.

To check the complete feature overview documentation of the Nexter Blocks Blog Builder, click here.

Requirement  – This block is a part of the Nexter Blocks, make sure it’s installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.

Required Setup

  • Make sure the default WordPress Block editor is active. 
  • You need to have the Nexter Blocks plugin installed and activated.
  • Make sure the Post Author block is activated, to verify this visit Nexter → Blocks → and Search for Post Author and activate.

How to activate the Post Author Block?

Go to 

  • Nexter Blocks 
  • Search the block nameandturn on the toggle.

Add Post Author Box

To show the author box on the blog post page, first add all the relevant information to the user profile page like profile image, contact information etc.

To do this from the Dashboard, go to Users > Profile

Then add the Post Author blog to the appropriate location on the blog post template.

To create the blog post template, you can use the free Nexter Builder.

From the Style section, you can select a predefined style.

For the Style 2 option, you can set the box width, change content and box alignment.

Now you’ll be able to see a beautiful author box on your blog post page.

From the Style tab, you can customize the style further.

In a similar way, you can show an author box on other pages like the author page, category page etc.

Advanced options remain common for all our blocks, you can explore all it options from here.

View Advanced tab tutorial.

About the Author

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Related Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need before adding a post author box in WordPress?

The setup depends on two things being in place: the default WordPress Block editor and the Nexter Blocks plugin. The Post Author block also has to be activated inside Nexter → Blocks. That matters because the author box is not a standalone WordPress feature here, it comes from Nexter Blocks, so if the block is off, nothing will appear on the post template.

Why is my post author box not showing up on the blog post page?

The usual failure point is that the Post Author block is not activated yet. In Nexter → Blocks, search for Post Author and turn on the toggle. Another common miss is placing it in the wrong spot on the blog post template. Nexter Blocks only shows the box when the block is added to the appropriate location in the template.

Can I add an author box to pages other than a blog post?

Nexter Blocks supports more than just single blog posts here. The same author box can also be shown on other pages like the author page and category page. That makes it useful when you want consistent author branding across archive-style layouts, not just inside one article.

What information should be filled in before using the author box?

The author box pulls from the user profile, so the profile needs real content first. The page specifically calls out profile image and contact information as part of that setup. If those fields are empty, the box may still exist in the layout, but it will not have much useful content to display.

Is there another way to build the blog post template for this?

The page points to Nexter Builder as the way to create the blog post template, and it also links a broader blog builder guide at click here. That matters because the author box is added into a template, not just dropped randomly into a post. Template placement controls where readers see it.

Which author box style should I use for a cleaner layout?

Style 2 is the most flexible option mentioned here because it lets you set the box width and adjust both content alignment and box alignment. That gives you more control when the default layout feels too wide or too cramped. The Style tab also lets you customize things further after you pick a predefined style.

Last reviewed: August 18, 2026

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