WPmetaControls is the ultimate “No-Code” solution for managing your WordPress metadata. Stop fighting with your theme’s default settings and take full control over how your Author profiles, Dates, and Comments appear across your site.
Version 2.0 introduces a massive upgrade: a Visual Layout Engine with full color control and a Custom Code Injector that lets you place shortcodes or HTML anywhere in your article layout.
Key Features
1. Visual Layout Engine: Stacked or Horizontal
Transform your boring meta text into a professional author bio without writing CSS.
- Stacked (Profile Card): Automatically creates a stylish “Profile Card” view. The avatar sits on the left, while the Author Name, Title/Role, and Date stack vertically on the right. Perfect for professional blogs and news sites.
- Responsive Horizontal: A modern, flexible line layout. Elements flow naturally in a row and automatically wrap to the next line on smaller screens.
- Smart Typography: The plugin uses fluid typography, meaning your font sizes will automatically shrink on mobile devices to maintain your perfect layout.
2. Full Color System & Styling
Match your brand identity perfectly. We have integrated the native WordPress Color Picker for every single element.
- Custom Colors: Set unique colors for the Prefix (e.g., “Authored by”), Author Name, Suffix (Role), Date, and Links.
- Avatar Control: Choose between modern Circle or classic Square avatars and define the exact pixel size.
- Typography: Control font sizes and text alignment (Left, Center, or Right).
3. Custom Code & Shortcode Injector
Need to add a “Social Share” button, an advertisement, or a custom disclaimer? You can now inject custom HTML or Shortcodes (up to 1000 characters) directly into the layout.
Choose your exact placement (select one or multiple):
- After Article Title: Places your code at the very top of the post.
- After Date: Injects code inline with the date or inside the profile card.
- End of Content: Appears after your article text, but before the Author Bar.
- After Author Bar: Appears at the very bottom of the container.
4. The “Hierarchy” of Control
WPmetaControls uses a smart override system that gives you granular precision:
- Global Defaults: Hide metadata or comments site-wide with one click.
- Category Overrides: Set a specific look for a whole category (e.g., “News” gets dates, “Services” does not).
- Post-Level Precision: Override everything on a specific post. Change the layout, colors, or custom code for just that one article.
5. “Contact the Author” Integration
Turn your blog posts into lead generators. Add a custom Contact Link directly into the author bar.
- Link to a contact form, bio page, or email address (
mailto:). - Customize the link text (e.g., “Hire this Author”).
Who is this plugin for?
- Agencies: Deliver pixel-perfect blog layouts without hacking theme files.
- Multi-Author Magazines: Give Authors a professional “Profile Card” signature at the bottom of their articles.
- Marketers: Easily inject calls-to-action or social buttons into high-value placement zones.
