Title: Multisite Author Bio Author: codeadapted Published: Yarkomaa 5, 2022 Last modified: Siilo 7, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/multisite-author-bio/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=2794626) ![](https://ps.w.org/multisite-author-bio/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=2794626) # Multisite Author Bio By [codeadapted](https://profiles.wordpress.org/codeadapted/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/multisite-author-bio.1.1.2.zip) * [Details](https://fuc.wordpress.org/plugins/multisite-author-bio/#description) * [Reviews](https://fuc.wordpress.org/plugins/multisite-author-bio/#reviews) * [Installation](https://fuc.wordpress.org/plugins/multisite-author-bio/#installation) * [Development](https://fuc.wordpress.org/plugins/multisite-author-bio/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/multisite-author-bio/) ## Description Multisite Author Bio simplifies managing unique user biographical information across multiple sites in a WordPress Multisite network. This plugin allows administrators and editors to update author bios from a single user edit page, streamlining the process of managing bio variations across different sites without having to switch between site dashboards. #### Features * **Centralized Bio Management**: View and edit author bio variations for all sites from one user profile page. * **No Site Switching**: Edit the author bio for multiple sites from a single location, without needing to switch between dashboards. * **Seamless Multisite Integration**: Works seamlessly within WordPress Multisite environments, allowing bio information to be site-specific. * **Data Retention Control**: Decide whether plugin data should be retained or deleted upon uninstallation via the data retention setting. ### Usage #### Manage Author Bio Variations 1. Navigate to any user’s **Edit Profile** page. 2. Scroll down to the **Multisite Author Bio** section near the bottom of the page. 3. The dropdown will display the list of sites in your network. Select a site to view or edit the author bio for that specific site. 4. Enter or update the author bio in the provided field. 5. Click **Update User** to save the changes. 6. The updated bio will now appear on the selected site. #### Data Retention Setting 1. Go to **Settings > Multisite Author Bio** in the Network Admin dashboard. 2. Enable or disable the **Clear Data on Uninstall** option: 3. * **Enabled**: All plugin-related data, including author bio variations, will be deleted when the plugin is uninstalled. * **Disabled**: Data will be retained after uninstallation. ### License This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. You can view the full license here: [GPLv2 License](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html). ### Credits * Developed by CodeAdapted. ## Screenshots [⌊Go to the Network Plugins page.⌉⌊Go to the Network Plugins page.⌉[ Go to the Network **Plugins** page. [⌊Upload and install Multisite Author Bio.⌉⌊Upload and install Multisite Author Bio.⌉[ Upload and install Multisite Author Bio. [⌊Network activate the plugin.⌉⌊Network activate the plugin.⌉[ Network activate the plugin. [⌊Main network site author biographical information.⌉⌊Main network site author biographical information.⌉[ Main network site author biographical information. [⌊Author bio on main network site.⌉⌊Author bio on main network site.⌉[ Author bio on main network site. [⌊Scroll down the user's edit page until you see Multisite Author Bio.⌉⌊Scroll down the user's edit page until you see Multisite Author Bio.⌉[ Scroll down the user’s edit page until you see Multisite Author Bio. [⌊Click on the dropdown to select the site name you wish to update/view the author bio for.⌉⌊Click on the dropdown to select the site name you wish to update/view the author bio for.⌉[ Click on the dropdown to select the site name you wish to update/view the author bio for. [⌊The textarea will appear with the author bio for the site selected. You can update this by clicking Update User.⌉⌊The textarea will appear with the author bio for the site selected. You can update this by clicking Update User.⌉[ The textarea will appear with the author bio for the site selected. You can update this by clicking `Update User`. [⌊Updated author bio on another network site.⌉⌊Updated author bio on another network site.⌉[ Updated author bio on another network site. [⌊If you want to remove the plugin and clear the database of all data associated with it go to Settings > Multisite Author Bio.⌉⌊If you want to remove the plugin and clear the database of all data associated with it go to Settings > Multisite Author Bio.⌉[ If you want to remove the plugin and clear the database of all data associated with it go to `Settings > Multisite Author Bio`. [⌊Check Clear translation data on uninstall and click Save Changes.⌉⌊Check Clear translation data on uninstall and click Save Changes.⌉[ Check `Clear translation data on uninstall` and click `Save Changes`. ## Installation 1. Download and unzip the plugin folder. 2. Upload the `multisite-author-bio` directory to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory. 3. **Network Activate** the plugin from the Network Admin **Plugins** page. 4. Once activated, you can manage author bios on any user profile page. ## FAQ ### How does this plugin work? Once the plugin is network-activated, navigate to any user’s **Edit Profile** page and scroll to the **Multisite Author Bio** section. Use the dropdown to select a site, and then enter or update the bio for that site. ### Can I uninstall the plugin without losing data? Yes. By default, data is preserved when the plugin is uninstalled. However, you can choose to enable the **Clear Data on Uninstall** option in the plugin settings to remove all plugin-related data when the plugin is deleted. ### Can this plugin work on a single-site WordPress installation? No, this plugin is specifically built for WordPress Multisite environments. It will not provide functionality on a single-site installation. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Multisite Author Bio” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ codeadapted ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/codeadapted/) [Translate “Multisite Author Bio” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/multisite-author-bio) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/multisite-author-bio/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/multisite-author-bio/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/multisite-author-bio/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/multisite-author-bio/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.1.2 * Security: Added authorization checks to AJAX endpoint to verify user permissions. * Fixed capability check to use edit_user instead of manage_network_options, allowing Editors and Admins to manage bio variations. * Fixed frontend bio filter to properly receive user ID from filter parameter, improving reliability in author archives, widgets, and REST API contexts. * Fixed site slug generation in admin to be consistent with frontend for subdirectory multisite installations. #### 1.1.1 * Apply view.php patch #### 1.1.0 * Improved mab_get_current_site_slug() to correctly extract slugs for both domain- based and path-based multisite setups. * Ensured compatibility with multisite networks using unique domains. * Sanitized slugs to prevent database key mismatches. #### 1.0.4 * Fix missing text domain issues. #### 1.0.3 * Improved multisite bio handling and bug fixes. #### 1.0.2 * Added ES translations and fixed translation issues. #### 1.0.1 * Added support for non-multisite installations. #### 1.0.0 * Initial plugin release. ## Meta * Version **1.1.2** * Last updated **6 months ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/multisite-author-bio/) * Tags * [author](https://fuc.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/author/)[author bio](https://fuc.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/author-bio/) [author description](https://fuc.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/author-description/) [multisite](https://fuc.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/multisite/) * [Advanced View](https://fuc.wordpress.org/plugins/multisite-author-bio/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/multisite-author-bio/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/multisite-author-bio/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ codeadapted ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/codeadapted/) ## Support Got something to say? Need help? [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/multisite-author-bio/)