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

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Getting Started

• 5-Minute Quick Start

• Installation Guide

• System Requirements

Popular Guides

• Adding Your First Book

• Displaying Books with Shortcodes

• Managing Book Reviews

• Running a Book Giveaway

Need Help?

• FAQ

• Troubleshooting

• Community Support

• Premium Support

The AuthorKit Family

AuthorKit Core (Required)

The foundation plugin providing shared utilities, license management, and settings API.

Status: Available on WordPress.org License: Free (GPL v2.0+)

AuthorKit for Books

Professional book catalog management with 27 custom fields, taxonomies, and Amazon-style displays.

Status: Available on WordPress.org License: Free (GPL v2.0+) Requires: AuthorKit Core 1.0+

AuthorKit for Reviews

Amazon-style review system with ratings, moderation, and verified purchase badges.

Status: Coming Q2 2026 License: Free (GPL v2.0+) Requires: AuthorKit Core 1.0+, AuthorKit for Books 1.0+

AuthorKit for Contests

Book giveaway and competition manager with entry management and winner selection.

Status: Coming Q2 2026 License: Free (GPL v2.0+) Requires: AuthorKit Core 1.0+

Premium Add-ons

Advanced features like Launch Countdown, Landing Pages, Series Tracker, and more.

Status: Planned for Q3 2026 License: Premium (Commercial) Requires: AuthorKit Core 1.0+ and respective module plugins

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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 for Books: 1.0.0 Last Updated: February 16, 2026

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Need help? Start with our 5-Minute Quick Start Guide or browse the documentation using the sidebar.