Display recent posts filtered by post type, category, tag, or author — as a classic widget, Gutenberg block, or shortcode.
Alternatives to News List ShortCode
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Relevant replacements
WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Ultimate Post Listv5.2.9
Make up custom-tailored preview lists of the contents easily and place them in widget areas and post contents.
Magazine and news blocks for Gutenberg: post grid, post list, featured posts, hero and authors. Choose a layout instead of building a Query Loop.
W4 Post Listv3.0.9
Build lists the Query Loop can't: posts grouped by year, category or author, term lists and user directories — via block, shortcode or widget.
Generate a human-readable sitemap of your pages and posts with a simple shortcode.
Create News, Magazine and Blogs with grid, slider, hero, header-footer etc.
Magazine‑style post grids, lists, and carousels for Gutenberg and FSE – design high‑engagement blog and news layouts without coding.
The easiest and most useful plugin to display blog posts, pages, or custom posts in beautiful post layouts like post grid, post carousel & post slider
Display WordPress Post on your website in a List or Archive list view. Display category post, archive post, recent post and post list with category.
Zamzam Post Grid Blocksv1.0.1
Beautiful Gutenberg block to display posts in responsive grids, list, AJAX load more & pagination. Lightweight & customizable.