Famous Bloggers

How To Blog and Start a Business

Home » The Famous Blog » Download Latest Contributors with Images WordPress Plugin

Download Latest Contributors with Images WordPress Plugin

- by 4,711

Latest Contributors

A few weeks back I released WP Great Pens plugin, a simple plugin that adds a widget to your Wordpres blog (Works on blogs powered by Thesis Themes only), it allows you to display recent posts with contributors avatars plus number of comments on each post, the avatar image is linking to contributor URL he/she specify in profile Bio.

Latest Contributors with Images Widget

I got so many requests to share my other tweak of the code on the footer of FamousBloggers where it shows only the recent contributors images. I like to respond to requests as my blog readers encourage me to work on something useful for them, and I promised to giveaway for free.

It took me some time to make it ready by putting the code in a form of a WordPress plugin because I use pure codes in my Thesis Skin (not a plugin).

Awarding your contributors

latest contributors wordpress
Latest Contributors with Images WordPress Plugin

One of my main goals if to award our blog contributors by giving them more exposure and extra backlinks to their sites, if you would like to get this awesome plugin, go a head, I’ve tested it on one of my friends sites, also he is using Thesis Theme, I didn’t test it with other themes rather than Thesis Theme, I don’t think it will work, but you can get it work with any WordPress Theme if you made some simple tweaks, probably the part of including the CSS style in the HTML head tag.

Note: Latest Contributors plugin has no options panel, if you need to change number of contributors displayed on the widget, then you must edit the wp_latest_contributors.php file, find the number “36” and change it to preferred number of images you would like to display. Also this plugin display only registered users with role “contributor”, you may change that if you would like it to show another role or members. (I don’t think I will work anymore on this plugin soon as I am working on other stuff)

Some news to share with you!

Probably you have heard about my Thesis Skins project, it’s a membership site for Thesis Skins, I have a special offer that will give you 4 different Skins at only $29.99 plus support, this offer will end at 25 of Oct 2010, and it will never be the same again! I will come up with different price, and also different way of selling. So, it’s recommended you join my membership site today, then get all the special stuff I am making when ever it’s ready. Also there is an affiliate program with 50% commission if you would like to promote the site and make some money together.

Plugin installation!

As simple as any other WordPress plugin! no extra work, just extract the file and FTP it’s content to your wp-content/plugins folder

Read Before you download WP “Recent Contributors” plugin!

Pay attention plz, this plugin works and tested on blogs that uses Thesis Theme, some parts of the code may not work on your blog if you are not using Thesis!

So PLZ be careful with that! you still can download the plugin and check it out, maybe you can modify it to work on your own blog theme. I appreciate it if you share your version or modifications with us!

Note: Probably you will get this warning message after activating the plugin:

The plugin generated 2 characters of unexpected output during activation. If you notice “headers already sent” messages, problems with syndication feeds or other issues, try deactivating or removing this plugin.

Download Plugins here:

Download require signup to ThesisAwesome.com free Thesis Skins and plugins download center.

Click here to Download Plugins

Enjoy, and don’t forget to review or give some linkback to this post if you like the plugin!

Also, check out the new Skins for Thesis 2.0.

About

I create websites with WordPress, and I develop Schema Plugins to help SEOs. I am a social network lover. I am also the night creature who works hard to keep this project up. Owner and founder of the Famous Blog.

Reader Interactions

Related Posts

{ 53 Responses }

  1. Bill Avery says:
    Awesome . Thanks for the great feedback and timely advice. I will download that one straight away.
  2. Bill Avery says:
    I tried adding this to my Thesis 2.0 website and the avatars show up fine but the post title does not. Is this because its a Thesis 2.0 site? Or am I missing something?
    • Hesham Zebida says:
      This plugin do not display post title, it just display your recent contributors.
      • Bill Avery says:
        But all it shows it the avatar... how am I to link them to their posts?
        • Hesham Zebida says:
          Yes, that's what the plugin dose, display only the avatars. Maybe you need to check out the Great Pens plugin, which displays recent posts plus author avatar..
  3. Jane says:
    Hi Hesham, I would like to download this plugin, but it takes me to the sign up page. I have already signed up, so if I login I am lost. I don't know where to find the plugin to download. Could you please help? Cheers, Jane.
  4. Bican Valeriu says:
    This plugin is 100 % compatible with WP 3.1 ...Only "Great pens" has an "The plugin generated 2 characters of unexpected output during activation. If you notice “headers already sent” messages, problems with syndication feeds or other issues, try deactivating or removing this plugin." error but it works also good.
  5. Bican Valeriu says:
    Great plugin...work fine on my blog. Hope you will release more plugins. I have a plan with releasing a plugin for displaying "note boxes" on posts and page because only plugins I see on worpress.org are outdated !
  6. suraj says:
    Hello Hesham, this is amazing plugin, I decided to open my blog for guest authors, and now installed it on my blog. It's looking perfect. Thank you very much for this wonderful plugin. I am also going to try Great pens. :)
    • Hesham says:
      Great, enjoy your blog :)
  7. john says:
    Does it give the same benefit as top commentators?
    • Hesham says:
      It has nothing to do with comments!!!
  8. Latief says:
    This is really cool bro, I'll use this plugin if I want to make my blog as a community blog.
    • Hesham says:
      Sure Latief, this is the main reason to use this plugin :)
  9. Ron says:
    How can I get more contributors for my site? so I can apply that app to my own site.
    • Hesham says:
      This is a long story, but I've wrote a lot about it here on the blog, so.. it's a good time investment if you try the search box and find out some useful posts to read! But to give you a hint, it's all about networking, working hard to enhance your blog!
  10. Alex Panait says:
    Great plugin, I will definitely use it on my site once I get more contributors :)
    • Hesham says:
      Cool! even using it early will encourage more bloggers to contribute for your blog!
      • Alex Panait says:
        My blog is new and focused on tech and gadgets, I doubt that I will convince people soon to write.... for free :)
        • Hesham says:
          Alex, why you think guest posting is something for free? I don't think it's for free as long as bloggers get something in return! P.S this is a KeywordLuv enabled blog, add your name then @ before your keyword when you comment!
          • Alex Panait says:
            Ontopic: Actually I never tried, I just thought it will be hard to attract contributors. I will think about this seriously . Thank you. Offtopic: I have added the "@" in the first place but somehow changed to "/" I thought it was changed by Keyword Luv Plugin...
  11. AJ says:
    This is a really top-notch plugin. Looks and works great! I (and probably everyone else) also really love the integration of this widget at famousbloggers.net. Somewhat unrelated....I am noticing ALOT more advertisements all over famous bloggers it is starting to look like a SPAM site in my opinion.
    • Hesham says:
      Thank AJ, glad to hear your opinion about the new widget! P.S. I am planning to reduce ads and increase it's price as soon as ads expires!
      • AJ says:
        Cool! I come to your site to read the awesome content and the Ads are a bit annoying and distraction. I don't mind all the affiliate links that get sneaked into the posts - these probably have higher CTR's anyway :D But when the site first loads there is nothing but ads, one has to scroll down to get to any content and see what the site is all about. ;(
  12. Donny says:
    Hesham, That would be a great plugin if it could tap into the new HOVER concept that Wordpress.com has & is going to be a major feature. One thing, I'd like to know is: 1. How do you create that "STOP: We Recommend" Section of the site? Is this a plugin as well? or is this something you have to manually code every time? Additionally, how do you make it highlight in different colors when you mouse over it?
    • Hesham says:
      Donny, thank you for the suggestions! The "STOP - We recommend sign" is made by a very simple HTML and CSS codes, and inserted it "under post" through theme skin, so it will show on each post automatically! to highlight any object you can do this in your CSS by adding something like (let's say it's a div that has a class="box"), the mouse over effect can be done by adding this to your CSS file .box:hover {Add a different Background Color here;} I hope this will help!
  13. TJ McDowell says:
    This seems like a great plugin for a site that frequently has contributors. I'd be interested to know how many people actually click the pictures in the plugin though. I personally have seen it down in the footer and haven't really had the urge to click anybody's pic.
    • Hesham says:
      TJ, I've just checked my CrazyEgg account, the stats was stopped due visits expire! so I can not see all clicks right now, although I see only a few clicks from the old stats, probably I will need to create a new stats page to track these, if I got something interesting I will publish abut it!
  14. Droogs says:
    Awww, I don't have Thesis but this plugin is awesome as hell; love that it gives the faces to the people because you're able to immediately notice people that you normally see and think "oh dang, I didn't know they had a guest post here!" read.
    • Hesham says:
      Droogs, his is why I ask our guest bloggers to use their personal pictures, some of them don't understand why I ask that.. so .. I think now they know the reason!
  15. Andy Bailey says:
    I think if I get a chance this week, I would like to try and get it to work on a non-thesis theme and provide a settings page. (if you don't mind!?)
    • Hesham says:
      Ahhhhh I didn't ask you because I know you are busy to the max! I don't mind at all of course, it would be great! also I could have some suggestions to make it even more super! So.. drop me a line when you have the chance to work on it!
      • Andy Bailey says:
        you're right, I am busy to the max!! not so much that i can't help a good idea become better :-) I will finish off some work this week and get back to you next week and see what we can come up with. Having a plugin released under your name really helps with traffic i can tell you!
        • Hesham says:
          Sweet! It would be great to share the benefits!
  16. Peter says:
    Recent Contributor plug-in is great. Although I will not be able to use it for my current type of blog, I will use it in the future. Thanks for your great input in blogosphere.
    • Hesham says:
      Glad to bring something could be in your future plans, maybe till that time those plugins will get some development (hopefully)! Thank you for stopping by Peter!
  17. Kimi says:
    Ah this is why you have that cool Latest Contributors widget in your footer :) I have been wondering what this plugin called, now i know what. But since i don't have multi author blog, so i don't think i need it. But Thanks for this great sharing!
    • Hesham says:
      Kimi, there were no plugin actually before publishing this post haha!
  18. Isabel Rodrigues - Pro Blogger Journey says:
    Excellent Plugin Hesham. Good to see you really care your contributors. I am without a doubt one of your bigger fans ;)
    • Hesham says:
      WOW! Many thanks dear! I really appreciate your kind words :)
  19. Karan says:
    Thanks Hesham, I really wanted this plugin for my new project will be a blog for the bloggers by the bloggers. What do you think about that as you have such a successful community blog.
    • Hesham says:
      Hey Karan, thank you for being around, I've seen your kind comments here and there :) New projects are always welcome, also it's a kind of hard niche because there are so many bloggers are doing the same, so .. having a good plan, picking the right domain name and design could help! Check out this post, it has some nice ideas: Why Guest Blogging is NOT Working for my Awesome Blog Enjoy your day and .. the plugin!
  20. The Bad Blogger says:
    Although, I'm not using these plugin, but I can say for sure these 2 plugin are very beneficial to those blogger who does guest posting on their blog. Well, I think I'm going to promote this 2 plugin on my blog, it sure will benefit most of my readers on my blog... oh and thanks for creating such a plugin that is so unique and great...
    • Hesham says:
      Hey man, My main focus is actually on multi-authors blogs and community building, and basically I can not say no to my friends who ask how I did this or that! I hope someone can develop it more because it's hard for me haha Many thanks for the promotion welling :)
  21. Aaron says:
    Cool widget. Thanks for sharing it Hesham. Using this combined with a related posts w/ thumbs plugin can really make a blog come alive.
    • Hesham says:
      Aaron, you've said it, bring more life to our blogs!
  22. Patricia says:
    I don't use Thesis but kudos to you and your continued generosity to all that visit here Hesham. May your biz keep going from stregth to strength. You are one of the people whose blog I like to visit often as I am learning so much from you. Just wanted to take the time to say thankyou and you are truly appreciated by this newbie blogger. Patricia Perth Australia
    • Hesham says:
      Thank you so much for your wishes Patricia ! More power to you dear!
  23. Devesh - Blokube.com says:
    Hi Hesham, Latest Contributors Plugin is awesome. I'm using it on TNS and it's working like a charm. Really awesome plugin dude. Thanks for sharing.
    • Hesham says:
      Thanks Dev, enjoy it!