Show recent posts with thumbnails, category filters, excerpts, and list or card layouts. Use a native block, classic widget, or shortcode.
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Show Recent Related Posts Pages Using Widget & Shortcode
Category Posts Blockv5.1.2
Shows a list of recent posts from a category - with thumbnails, excerpt and a load more button. For posts, pages and the Site Editor.
List the most recent posts with post titles, thumbnails, excerpts, authors, categories, dates and more!
Display recent posts filtered by post type, category, tag, or author — as a classic widget, Gutenberg block, or shortcode.
List an author's latest posts with a short preview of each post, using a shortcode.
Display recent posts from any category as a modern, stylish widget on any page on your website.
Display a configurable list of recent posts and pages with a distinctive shortcode and theme-ready CSS classes.
Display recent posts in a list, vertical slider, or responsive Swiper layout. Highly customizable via widget, shortcode, and Gutenberg block.
Display recent local or remote WordPress posts and custom post types with thumbnails, excerpts, dates, categories, and tags.