How do I change the author name on my blog?

Shopify Discussion

Topic summary

Shopify’s native blogging platform does not support adding guest authors or changing author names without creating staff accounts. Blog posts can only be attributed to existing staff members whose names are tied to their login credentials.

Available Workarounds:

  • Change your account name in Settings to display a company name instead of personal name (affects all posts)
  • Hide author display by unchecking “show author” in theme customization settings
  • Edit theme code files (article.liquid, main-article.liquid) to remove or hardcode author names
  • Use third-party apps (approximately $8/month), though this option generates significant user backlash

Community Sentiment:
Strong frustration exists around this limitation. Many users view the lack of basic author management as intentional—forcing merchants toward paid apps in Shopify’s marketplace. Critics argue this represents a “manufactured demand” business model where essential features are withheld to generate app revenue.

Status:
This issue has persisted since at least 2018 with no native solution implemented. Shopify staff acknowledged the feature request but provided no timeline for implementation. The discussion remains unresolved, with users continuing to seek free alternatives to paid apps for this basic blogging functionality.

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Hey, Jemma.

Only the names of the account owner and staff members will appear in the author section I’m afraid. This means it wouldn’t be possible to add another author without first creating an account on their behalf. I tested my account to see if adding then deleting a staff member would allow the name to still appear, however, the system reverted the name to the next available author.

That all said, I know that this is a wanted featured that many other merchants have requested. With that, I’ve added your vote on to this existing request to show our developers that there is further interest in getting this added in the future.

If there’s anything else I can help with please don’t hesitate to reply back and I’ll happily help out!

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