Changelog

Version history and updates

Version 1.0.0

February 16, 2026

Latest

New Features

  • Initial release of AuthorKit Core plugin
  • Books Module with 27 custom meta fields
  • 3 taxonomies: Categories, Series, Age Range
  • Amazon-style book display templates
  • Schema.org structured data for SEO
  • Multiple format support (Kindle, Paperback, Audio, etc.)
  • Purchase links integration
  • Coming soon badges for unreleased books
  • Author bio and social links
  • Shortcodes for displaying books

Technical

  • Built with vanilla PHP and JavaScript (no dependencies)
  • WordPress 5.0+ compatibility
  • PHP 7.0+ required
  • GPL v2.0+ licensed
  • Optimized for performance and speed

Currently in Development

We're actively developing new features for both our free and Pro versions. We don't pre-announce specific features or timelines — we prefer to ship quality tools when they're ready.

Pro: Growing Bundle

Pro customers automatically receive all new features as they're released — at no extra charge. Your license is a growing bundle that gets better over time.

  • Advanced author marketing tools
  • Premium book display templates
  • Reader engagement features
  • Enhanced SEO capabilities
  • And more surprises when they're ready

Free: Core Improvements

We're continuously improving the free version with bug fixes, performance enhancements, and polish.

  • WordPress.org compliance and testing
  • Security hardening and audits
  • Performance optimizations
  • UI/UX refinements

"We ship useful tools when they're ready — not when we promised them. Quality over deadlines."