Noindex Author Archives
Keeps author archive pages out of search results while their links are still followed, which suits single-author blogs where they duplicate the main blog.
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Code
add_filter( 'wp_robots', function ( $robots ) {
if ( is_author() ) {
$robots['noindex'] = true;
$robots['follow'] = true;
}
return $robots;
} );Notes
To remove author pages entirely, use a redirect instead.
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- Install WPIDE on your WordPress site (it is free) and open Code Snippets.
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- It is added inactive: review the code and settings, then switch it on.