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title: "How to Hide Author Name in Blog Posts in WordPress?"
url: https://qa.nexterwp.com/docs/hide-author-name-in-blog-posts-in-wordpress/
date: 2023-05-06
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# How to Hide Author Name in Blog Posts in WordPress?

## Key Takeaways

- Utilizes the Post Listing block from Nexter Blocks to hide author names in blog posts.
- Accesses the Show Post Meta option under the Extra Options tab to manage visibility settings.
- Disables the Show Author toggle to remove the author name from the post listing.

When it comes to blogging, there may be instances where you'd like to hide the author name in your blog posts, whether it's to maintain anonymity or simply for aesthetic reasons. Hiding author names in blog posts can help you achieve a cleaner and more minimalistic look for your website. 

With the Post Listing block from the Nexter Blocks, you can easily hide the post author name from your blog post listing.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of the Nexter Blocks Post Listing block,* [click here](/docs/post-listing-block-settings-overview/).

***Requirement  - This block is a part of the Nexter Blocks, make sure its installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.***

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[LIVE BLOCK LINK](https://qa.nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/listing/wordpress-post-listing/)

To do this, add the Post Listing block on the page, and select the appropriate listing type, post type, style and layout.

Then go to the **Show Post Meta** option under the **Extra Options** tab.

> *Note: Turn on the ****Show Post Meta**** toggle if it is turned off.*

Then you’ll see different post meta related options, turn off the **Show Author** toggle.

![](https://qa.nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/post-listing-layout-show-author-new1.png)

This will hide the author name from the post listing.

Also, check [How to Hide Blog Post Date in WordPress Blog Posts](https://qa.nexterwp.com/docs/hide-blog-post-date-in-wordpress-blog-posts/).