FAQ

General Questions

What is AuthorKit?

AuthorKit is a modular suite of WordPress plugins specifically designed for self-publishing authors. It helps you showcase books, manage reviews, run giveaways, and build a professional author website.

Is AuthorKit free?

Core and basic modules are free:

• AuthorKit Core - Free

• AuthorKit for Books - Free

• AuthorKit for Reviews - Free (coming Q2 2026)

• AuthorKit for Contests - Free (coming Q2 2026)

Premium add-ons are paid:

• Launch Countdown, Landing Pages, Series Tracker, etc. - Paid (coming Q3 2026)

Do I need coding skills?

No! AuthorKit is designed for non-technical authors. The interface is intuitive and user-friendly. However, developers can extend functionality using our hooks and filters.

Will AuthorKit work with my theme?

Yes! AuthorKit works with any properly coded WordPress theme. If you experience theme compatibility issues, contact support.

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Installation & Setup

What are the system requirements?

• WordPress 5.0+

• PHP 7.0+

• MySQL 5.6+

• HTTPS recommended

In what order should I install plugins?

1. AuthorKit Core (required first)

2. AuthorKit for Books

3. AuthorKit for Reviews (when available)

4. AuthorKit for Contests (when available)

5. Premium add-ons (if purchased)

How do I update AuthorKit?

Free plugins update through WordPress.org automatically. Premium plugins update via license activation.

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Books Module

How many books can I add?

Unlimited! There's no limit to the number of books you can add.

Can I add books in multiple formats (Kindle, Paperback, Audio)?

Yes! Each book supports multiple formats with separate purchase links for each.

Can I add books that haven't been published yet?

Yes! Use the "Coming Soon" feature to display upcoming books with release dates.

Can I import books from another plugin?

Yes, use the Import/Export tool. Learn more

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Display & Design

How do I display books on my website?

Use shortcodes! Example:

[authorkit_books count="6" columns="3"]

View all shortcode options

Can I customize the book display?

Yes! You can:

• Use custom CSS

• Override templates in your theme

• Use theme customizer settings

• Hire a developer for advanced customization

Will books display properly on mobile?

Yes! All displays are fully responsive and mobile-optimized.

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Performance

Will AuthorKit slow down my site?

No! AuthorKit is built with performance in mind:

• Vanilla PHP/JavaScript (no dependencies)

• Minimal database queries

• Optimized CSS/JS loading

• No external API calls

How many books can I have before performance is affected?

AuthorKit can handle thousands of books without performance issues. We recommend:

• Optimize images (use proper sizes)

• Enable caching plugin

• Use a good hosting provider

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Compatibility

Does AuthorKit work with page builders?

Yes! Works with:

• Elementor

• Beaver Builder

• Divi

• Gutenberg (Block Editor)

• WPBakery

• Most other builders

Can I use AuthorKit with WooCommerce?

Yes! AuthorKit works alongside WooCommerce. You can:

• Display books as informational content

• Link to WooCommerce products

• Use both systems independently

Does AuthorKit work on multisite?

Yes! AuthorKit is multisite compatible. Activate network-wide or per-site.

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Licensing & Premium

How do premium licenses work?

• Pro: 1 site license + 1 year updates/support

• Agency: Unlimited sites + 1 year updates/support

What happens when my license expires?

• Plugins continue working

• No more updates or support

• Renew anytime to restore access

Can I use one license on multiple sites?

• Pro: 1 site only

• Agency: Unlimited sites

Do you offer refunds?

Yes! 30-day money-back guarantee on all premium purchases. View Refund Policy

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Support

Where can I get help?

Free Users:

• Documentation

• Community Forum

Premium Users:

• Priority email support: [email protected]

• All of the above

How fast is support response?

• Free: 24-48 hours via community forum

• Premium: Within 24 hours via email

Can you help with custom development?

We don't offer custom development, but we can recommend trusted developers familiar with AuthorKit.

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Data & Privacy

Where is my data stored?

All data is stored in your WordPress database. We don't store any data on external servers.

Can I export my data?

Yes! Use AuthorKit → Tools → Export to download all your data as JSON/CSV.

Is my data safe?

Yes! AuthorKit follows WordPress security best practices. Always keep WordPress and plugins updated.

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Common Issues

Books not displaying on my site

Solutions:

1. Flush permalinks: Settings → Permalinks → Save Changes

2. Check if book is published (not draft)

3. Verify shortcode syntax

4. Check theme compatibility

Images not showing correctly

Solutions:

1. Regenerate thumbnails

2. Check image file sizes (recommended: 600x900px for covers)

3. Verify file permissions

Shortcodes showing as text

Solutions:

1. Ensure AuthorKit for Books is activated

2. Check shortcode spelling

3. Disable conflicting plugins

View more troubleshooting

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Still Have Questions?

• Search the documentation

• Ask in community forum

• Contact premium support