Bill Erickson

CultivateWP

Display Posts allows you easily list content from all across your website. Start by adding this shortcode in the content editor to display a list of your most recent posts:
<pre><code>[display-posts]
</code></pre>
Filter by Category
To only show posts within a certain category, use the category parameter:
<pre><code>[display-posts category="news"]
</code></pre>
Display as Post Grid
You can create a great looking, column-based grid of posts with a bit of styling. <a href="https://displayposts.com/2019/01/04/post-grid-styling/" rel="nofollow ugc">Here’s how!</a>
List Popular Posts 
You can highlight your popular content in multiple ways. If you want to feature the posts with the most comments, use:
<pre><code>[display-posts orderby="comment_count"]
</code></pre>
You can also list <a href="https://displayposts.com/2019/01/04/most-popular-posts-by-social-shares/" rel="nofollow ugc">most popular posts by social shares</a>.
Include thumbnails, excerpts, and more 
The <a href="https://displayposts.com/docs/parameters/#display-parameters" rel="nofollow ugc">display parameters</a> let you control what information is displayed for each post. To include an image and summary, use:
<pre><code>[display-posts include_excerpt="true" image_size="thumbnail"]
</code></pre>
You can use any image size added by WordPress (thumbnail, medium, medium_large, large) OR any custom image size added by your theme or other plugins.
Sort the list however you like 
By default the listing will list the newest content first, but you can order by title, menu order, relevance, content type, metadata, and more.
List upcoming events 
You can easily list upcoming events from any event calendar. Each plugin will require slightly different code.
Here are <a href="https://displayposts.com/tag/events/" rel="nofollow ugc">tutorials for popular event calendar plugins</a>. If your plugin is not listed here, submit a support request and I’ll add it!
Tutorials 
<a href="https://displayposts.com/tutorials/" rel="nofollow ugc">Our tutorials</a> cover common customization requests, and are updated often.
Full Documentation
<ul>
<li><a href="https://displayposts.com/docs/parameters/#query-parameters" rel="nofollow ugc">Query parameters</a> for customizing which posts are listed (filter by category, tag, date…)</li>
<li><a href="https://displayposts.com/docs/parameters/#display-parameters" rel="nofollow ugc">Display parameters</a> determine how the posts appear (title, excerpt, image…)</li>
<li><a href="https://displayposts.com/2019/01/04/use-template-parts-to-match-your-themes-styling/" rel="nofollow ugc">Template parts</a> for Display Posts to perfectly match your theme’s post listings</li>
<li><a href="https://displayposts.com/docs/the-output-filter/" rel="nofollow ugc">Output filter</a> for complete control over how the listing looks on your site</li>
<li><a href="https://displayposts.com/docs/parameters/#display-parameters" rel="nofollow ugc">Filters</a> for even more powerful customizations for developers</li>
</ul>
Extensions
<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/billerickson/Display-Posts-Pagination" rel="nofollow ugc">Display Posts – Pagination</a> – Allow results of Display Posts to be paginated</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/display-posts-date-view/" rel="ugc">Display Posts – Date View</a> – Lets you break your content down by month or year.</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/billerickson/Display-Posts-Alpha-View" rel="nofollow ugc">Display Posts – Alpha View</a> – Display an alphabetical listing of your content, broken down by letter</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/billerickson/Display-Posts-Transient-Cache" rel="nofollow ugc">Display Posts – Transient Cache</a> – Cache the output using transients</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/billerickson/dps-coauthor-addon" rel="nofollow ugc">Co-Authors Plus Addon</a> – multiple authors on posts</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/billerickson/dps-columns-extension" rel="nofollow ugc">Columns Extension</a> – display posts in columns</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/billerickson/DPS-Exclude-Sticky" rel="nofollow ugc">DPS Exclude Sticky</a> – exclude sticky posts unless specifically requested</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/shazahm1/Display-Posts-Shortcode-Pinch-Zoomer" rel="nofollow ugc">DPS Pinch Zoomer</a> – adds support pinch zooming post images on mobile devices and mouse wheel zooming on desktops</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/shazahm1/Display-Posts-Shortcode-Remote" rel="nofollow ugc">Display Posts Shortcode Remote</a> – display posts from a remote WordPress site utilizing the WP REST API.</li>
</ul>

Display Posts – Easy lists, grids, navigation, and more

I have hardly any page that does not use this plugin to display information extracted from posts. By using its hooks, I am able to generate carousels, accordions, and lists of posts for alerts, news, faqs, fundraisers, booking calendar, events, testimonials, and so on.

Swissknife for posts


nothing shows, or incompatible with woocommerce. no idea why, but i replaced this plugin by simple php snippets. much easier.


does not work at all


Any plugin coming from Bill Erickson can be trusted as an excellent coded tool!



And this Display Posts plugin doesn't disappoint.



If you're looking for an easy way to add posts anywhere you want without hacking theme files, the Display Posts plugin is the one you want to install! Lightweight and highly customisable.



Thanks Bill!  


Excellent

Add a listing of content on your website using a simple shortcode. Filter the results by category, author, and more.

Darren Cooney

Easy Query is the fastest and simplest way to build and display WordPress queries without writing a single line of code.
Visually build a custom <code>easy_query</code> shortcode and <code>WP_Query</code> code snippet based on the content of your website by adjusting various parameters in the Query Builder. Then simply place the generated shortcode or WP_Query() directly into a template, content editor or widget area of your theme.
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Query Builder – Create your own Easy Query shortcode in seconds by adjusting the various query parameters.</li>
<li>Query Generator – Generate a custom WP_Query by adjusting parameters in the Query Builder.</li>
<li>Customizable Template – The Easy Query customizable template allows you to match the look and feel of your website.</li>
<li>Paging – Easily enable Easy Query paging by setting paging=”true” in your shortcode.</li>
<li>Multiple Instances – Include multiple instances of Easy Query on a page, post or page template.</li>
<li>Save Time and Reduce Frustration – Stop searching the WP Docs and build a query visually using the Query Builder.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
<h3>Want More?</h3>
Upgrading to <a href="https://connekthq.com/plugins/easy-query/" rel="nofollow ugc">Easy Query Pro</a> unlocks added features and functionality of the plugin.
<h4>Unlimited Templates</h4>
Create, modify and delete Easy Query templates as you need them with zero restrictions.
<h4>Saved Queries</h4>
Save, edit and delete past queries using the custom query editor.
<h4>Responsive Layouts</h4>
A library of fully responsive layout templates ready for use on your website.
<h4>Paging Styles</h4>
Select from additional pagination styles and colors.
<h4>Additional Query Arguments</h4>
Unlock additional query parameters such a taxonomy and custom fields.
<h4>Multisite Compatibility</h4>
Install and manage Easy Query templates and queries across multiple sites in your network.
<a href="https://connekthq.com/plugins/easy-query/" rel="nofollow ugc">Learn more</a>
</blockquote>
<h3>Shortcode Parameters</h3>
Easy Query accepts a number of parameters that are passed to the WordPress query via shortcode.
<ul>
<li>container – Select the type of HTML container that will wrap your Easy Query templates. Default = < ul ></li>
<li>classes – Target your content by adding custom classes to the container. Default = null</li>
<li>template – Select which template you would like to use. Default = ‘default’</li>
<li>post_type – Comma separated list of post types. Default = ‘post’</li>
<li>category__in – A comma separated list of categories to include by ID. Default = null</li>
<li>category__not_in – A comma separated list of categories to exclude by ID. Default = null</li>
<li>tag__in – A comma separated list of tags to include by ID. Default = null</li>
<li>tag__not_in – A comma separated list of tags to exclude by ID. Default = null</li>
<li>day – Day of the week. Default = null</li>
<li>month – Month of the year. Default = null</li>
<li>year – Year of post. Default = null</li>
<li>author – Query by author id. Default = null</li>
<li>search – Query search term (‘s’). Default = null</li>
<li>post__in – Comma separated list of post ID’s to include in query. Default = null </li>
<li>post__not_in – Comma separated list of post ID’s to exclude from query. Default = null </li>
<li>post_status – Select status of the post. Default = ‘publish’</li>
<li>order – Display posts in ASC(ascending) or DESC(descending) order. Default = ‘DESC’</li>
<li>orderby – Order posts by date, title, name, menu order, random, author, post ID or comment count. Default = ‘date’</li>
<li>offset – Offset the initial query (number). Default = ’0′</li>
<li>posts_per_page – Number of posts to load with each Ajax request. Default = ’6′</li>
<li>paging – Enable Easy Query to page the results. Default = ’true′</li>
</ul>
<h3>Example Shortcode</h3>
<pre><code>[easy_query type="ul" classes="blog-listing entry-list" template="default" posts_per_page="6" post_type="post, portfolio"]
</code></pre>
<h3>Demos</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://connekthq.com/plugins/easy-query/examples/default/" rel="nofollow ugc">Default</a> – Out of the box functionality and styling</li>
<li><a href="https://connekthq.com/plugins/easy-query/examples/multiple-instances/" rel="nofollow ugc">Multiple Instances</a> – Include multiple Easy Query instances on a single page</li>
<li><a href="https://connekthq.com/plugins/easy-query/examples/owl-carousel/" rel="nofollow ugc">Owl Carousel</a> – Creating a responsive jQuery carousel with Owl Carousel</li>
</ul>
<h3>Tested Browsers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Firefox (Mac, PC)</li>
<li>Chrome (Mac, PC, iOS, Android)</li>
<li>Safari (Mac, iOS)</li>
<li>IE8+</li>
<li>Android (Native)</li>
<li>BB10 (Native)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Official Website</h3>
https://connekthq.com/easy-query/

Easy Query – WP Query Builder

This plugin is missing a key feature I need BUT I am giving it 5 stars because I believe this is the best query builder I've seen AND the dev got back to me within 10 minutes and assured me that the feature I needed was in the works.

Very Nice Indeed

Create a custom WordPress query in seconds with Easy Query.

Display Posts – Easy lists, grids, navigation, and more vs Easy Query – WP Query Builder