(Deprecated) Post Author block

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The Post Authorblockwas deprecated in WordPress 7.0. Please use the Avatar block, the Author Name block, and the Author Biography block instead.

Changelog

• Updated 2026-10-02
• Added Deprecation information
• Updated 2026-06-29
• Linked to advanced settings
• Updated 2023-04-25
• Updated screenshots and content for 6.2
• Created 2022-11-21

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First published

November 21, 2022

Last updated

October 2, 2026