# Welcome to AuthorKit

AuthorKit is a modular suite of WordPress plugins designed specifically for self-publishing authors. Build a professional author website without the bloat.

## What You'll Find Here

* **For Authors**: Step-by-step guides to showcase your books, manage reviews, and run giveaways
* **For Developers**: Complete API documentation, hooks reference, and customization guides
* **For Everyone**: Troubleshooting tips, FAQs, and best practices

## Quick Links

### Getting Started

* [5-Minute Quick Start](https://docs.authorkit.pro/getting-started/quick-start)
* [Installation Guide](https://docs.authorkit.pro/getting-started/installation)
* [System Requirements](https://docs.authorkit.pro/getting-started/system-requirements)

### Popular Guides

* [Adding Your First Book](https://github.com/shoppustak/authorkit-docs/blob/master/authorkit-books/managing-books/adding-first-book.md)
* [Displaying Books with Shortcodes](https://docs.authorkit.pro/authorkit-books/shortcodes/overview)
* [Publishing to Bookshelf](https://docs.authorkit.pro/authorkit-bookshelf/publishing-books)
* [Managing Book Reviews](https://docs.authorkit.pro/authorkit-reviews/review-management)
* [Running a Book Giveaway](https://docs.authorkit.pro/authorkit-contests-pro/creating-contests)

### Need Help?

* [FAQ](https://docs.authorkit.pro/getting-started/faq)
* [Troubleshooting](https://docs.authorkit.pro/broken-reference)
* [Community Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/authorkit/)
* [Premium Support](mailto:support@authorkit.pro)

## The AuthorKit Family

### AuthorKit Free

Complete author platform with Books, Reviews, and Bookshelf features (with limits in free tier).

**What's Included:**

* Book management with 27 custom fields and Amazon-style displays
* Review system with ratings and moderation
* Bookshelf integration for discoverability on bookshelf.authorkit.pro

**Status**: Available on WordPress.org **License**: Free (GPL v2.0+) **Limits**: 10 books maximum, 3 reviews per book

### AuthorKit Pro

Premium add-on with Contests and Reader Magnets modules, plus unlimited books/reviews.

**What's Included:**

* Unlimited books and reviews (no limits)
* Contests module - Run book giveaways and competitions
* Reader Magnets module - Deliver lead magnets and track downloads
* Priority email support
* All future updates included

**Status**: Available **License**: Pro-only (Commercial) **Requires**: AuthorKit Free plugin installed first **Pricing**: See [pricing page](https://docs.authorkit.pro/getting-started/pricing)

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## What Makes AuthorKit Different?

* **Built for Authors**: Every feature designed specifically for self-publishing authors
* **Lightning Fast**: Vanilla PHP/JS with zero dependencies
* **Theme Compatible**: Works with any properly coded WordPress theme
* **Modular**: Install only what you need
* **Open Source**: Free plugins are GPL licensed
* **Extensible**: Powerful hooks and filters for developers

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## Current Version

**AuthorKit Core**: 1.0.0 **AuthorKit Books**: 1.0.0 **Last Updated**: February 16, 2026

[View Changelog](https://github.com/shoppustak/authorkit-docs/blob/master/changelog.md)

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*Need help? Start with our* [*5-Minute Quick Start Guide*](https://docs.authorkit.pro/getting-started/quick-start) *or browse the documentation using the sidebar.*