Disable Author Archives
Disable Author Archives Turns off public author archive URLs so writer names are harder to harvest and those pages stop attracting junk traffic.
What it does
Section titled “What it does”Turns off public author archive URLs so writer names are harder to harvest and those pages stop attracting junk traffic.
- Intercepts front-end requests (redirects, custom routes, or access rules).
- Affects the WordPress REST API.
- Simple on/off toggle - no settings panel.
When to use it
Section titled “When to use it”Enable it if:
- You specifically need: Turns off public author archive URLs so writer names are harder to harvest and those pages stop attracting junk traffic.
- You want this SEO & Visibility feature without installing a separate plugin for it.
When not to use it
Section titled “When not to use it”How to enable it
Section titled “How to enable it”- Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
- Open SEO & Visibility or search for “Disable Author Archives”.
- Toggle Disable Author Archives on.
Toggle it off anytime to stop this module from loading.
How to test it
Section titled “How to test it”- Confirm Disable Author Archives is enabled under WP PowerSuite -> Modules -> SEO & Visibility.
- Use the feature this module controls (the admin UI, front-end behavior, upload, login flow, etc.).
- ✅ Pass: you see the module-specific behavior described above.
- ❌ Fail: re-check this module’s settings, then look for another plugin doing the same job.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”- No change after enabling. Confirm the toggle is on, hard-refresh, and review this module’s settings.
- Conflicts. Temporarily disable other plugins that implement the same feature.
- Unexpected side effect. Toggle Disable Author Archives off to revert, then re-enable with adjusted settings.
What does Disable Author Archives do?
Turns off public author archive URLs so writer names are harder to harvest and those pages stop attracting junk traffic.
Is Disable Author Archives free?
Yes. Enable it under WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
Does Disable Author Archives need configuration?
No. It is a simple on/off toggle.
How do I turn Disable Author Archives off?
Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules, find Disable Author Archives, and toggle it off.
Developer notes (hooks & filters)
Source: modules/disable-author-archives/module.php.
Boot: critical · context: admin, frontend, rest.
Hooks (non-exhaustive): author_rewrite_rules, wp_sitemaps_add_provider, init, wp_powersuite_module_toggled, rest_api_init, load-users.php, template_redirect, author_link, user_row_actions, rest_pre_dispatch.