Jeremy Selph

When working on WordPress themes, we tend to use a lot of custom post types. This gives the end- user custom little sections to manage content in. Often enough we see the need to be able to feature posts or custom posts of custom post types (cpts).
This can be accomplished by using a bunch of different Featured Posts Plugins. And we probably have used all of them over the years. To date we have yet to find one that didn’t conflict or break somehting in our WordPress themes. So we created our own, to be specifc we created our own to be easily used with Posts, Custom Posts, and with the Simple Page ordering plugin that we install on every WordPress Theme that we develop.
To use:
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<li>Download the feature-posts-and-custom-posts.zip file to your computer.</li>
<li>Unzip the file.</li>
<li>Upload the feature-posts-and-custom-posts folder to your /wp-content/plugins/ directory.</li>
<li>Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.</li>
<li>In your theme and in the template you need the featured functionality uses a custom query like this query_posts("post_type=professionals&posts_per_page=-1&meta_key=_jsFeaturedPost&meta_value=yes"); to grad all of the featured posts.</li>
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For Plugin and Theme development requets email us at info@reactivedevelopment.net or go here http://www.reactivedevelopment.net/. If you have questions or requests for this plugin go here https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/featured-posts-custom-posts, for quick and paid support message us here at http://www.reactivedevelopment.net/contact/send-message/.
New in Version 2.0 
1. New js_featured_is_post_featured( postID[int] ) function 
2. short cut is_post_featured( userID[int] ) function 
3. js_featured_return_all_featured() function that returns an array of featured posts 
4. New widget added 
5. Post class “jsFeatured” on archive templates added if the post is featured 
6. New shortcode [jsFeaturedPosts posts_per_page=”1″ wrap_before=”
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Featured Posts and Custom Posts

Allows the user to feature posts and custom posts. When a post is featured it gets the post metta _jsFeaturedPost.

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​The Ultimate Gutenberg Block to Display Posts, Pages, and Custom Content Beautifully
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<a href="https://bplugins.com/products/advanced-post-block/" rel="nofollow ugc">Advanced Post Block</a> is a flexible plugin for displaying WordPress posts, pages, or custom post types using the Gutenberg editor. It offers multiple layouts and filtering options, making it useful for content creators who want greater control over how content appears on the front end.
This plugin is suitable for anyone who wants to present content in a structured, responsive format using native WordPress blocks. It allows fine control over content queries, metadata visibility, featured image handling, and more, without the need for coding.
<h3>Layout Options</h3>
Choose from various display styles:
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Grid: Arrange posts in a column-based format.
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Masonry: Automatically position posts in a staggered, flowing layout.
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Slider: Create carousel-style post sections.
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Ticker: Show content as a scrolling headline list.
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Each layout includes sub-layouts such as Title Meta, Left or Right Image, and Overlay Content.
<h3>Filtering and Query Controls</h3>
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Easily select and organize the content you want to display:
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Display standard posts, pages, or custom post types.
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Filter by categories, tags, or authors.
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Control post order and offset.
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<h3>Design Customization</h3>
Fine-tune the look and feel of your content listings:
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Show or hide featured images, and choose whether they link to the post.
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Customize post titles, excerpts, and read more links.
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Display post metadata such as date, author, and categories, with control over visibility and styling.
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</ul>
<h3>Responsive and Performance-Focused</h3>
All layouts are optimized for mobile and desktop devices. The plugin is built to load efficiently and minimize impact on performance.
<h3>Key Features – Free Version</h3>
Everything you need to build a professional and modern content display:
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Core Layouts: Choose from professional Grid, Masonry, Slider, Ticker and News Ticker views.
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Flexible Sub-layouts: Optimize displays with Left/Right Image, Overlay Box, Title-Meta layouts, and more.
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Dynamic Post Query: Advanced filtering by post type, posts per page, categories, authors, and custom sorting.
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Element Visibility: Full control to show or hide thumbnails, titles, metadata, excerpts, and read more buttons.
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Featured Image Settings: Toggle links and adjust image fitting (Cover/Contain) for a polished look.
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Title Control: Customize post title layout, enable link, and set precise typography.
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Metadata Flexibility: Show or hide post date, author, categories, and comment counts.
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Meta Info Customization: Personalize metadata with custom icons, colors, links, and more.
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Custom Read More: Define labels, colors, and hover effects for your “Read More” or “Continue” buttons.
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Shortcode Support: Seamlessly display post blocks anywhere on your site using shortcodes.
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Responsive Ready: Fully optimized for a perfect experience on mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.
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High Performance: Lightweight design with optimized queries for lightning-fast load times.
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Developer Friendly: Built with clean code following the best WordPress developmental standards.
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</ul>
<h3>Pro Version – Unlock Premium Power</h3>
<a href="https://bplugins.com/products/advanced-post-block/pricing/" rel="nofollow ugc">Advanced Post Block Pro</a> adds precision filtering, layout enhancements, and deeper content control for high-performing websites.
What’s Included in Pro:
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Exclusive Layouts: Unlock the Grid 1, Magazine 1, and Magazine 2 layouts and cinematic sub-layouts like Overlay Half Content.
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News Ticker Options: Fine-tune direction, speed, and display intervals for news tickers.
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Display Pages: Showcase standard WordPress pages alongside your posts.
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Query Presets: Instant configurations for Popular, Random, Sticky, and Related Posts.
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Deeper Filtering: Advanced filtering by Tags, Custom Taxonomies, Search Queries, and more.
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Post Precision: Use Offset to skip the first “N” posts or manually Include/Exclude content by ID.
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Exclude Current Post: Prevent duplicates by excluding the current post in single templates.
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Sticky Management: Easy toggle to include or completely Exclude Sticky Posts.
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Load More / AJAX Loading: Modern Pagination, Navigation, Infinite Scroll, and AJAX Load More buttons.
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Sortable Elements: Intuitive drag-and-drop interface to rearrange Post Title and Metadata.
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Feature Image Customization: Define exact image dimensions and custom sizes per block.
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Meta Icon Customization: Upload Custom Icons for author, date, category, reading time, and comment counts.
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Meta Author Link: Choose whether author names link to their archive pages.
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Meta Date Format: Full support for custom PHP Date formats.
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Taxonomies in Metadata: Display categories, tags, and custom taxonomies within post meta.
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Reading Time Indicator: Boost engagement with estimated reading time (minutes/seconds).
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Excerpt from Main Content: Automatically pull excerpts directly from the post body content.
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Read More Placement: Precisely place the “Read More” button where it fits your design best.
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Custom Query Hook: Leverage the <code>apb_query</code> filter for deep developer-level control.
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</ul>
<h3>How to Use – Step-by-Step Setup</h3>
Getting started is fast and beginner-friendly.
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You can set up your first post grid in just a few clicks.
Step-by-Step Setup:
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Install and activate the Advanced Post Block plugin.
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Open a post or page in the Gutenberg editor.
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Click the + icon.
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Find the block called Advanced Post Block under the “Advanced Post Block” category.
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Choose your layout style, post type, and configure display settings.
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Save and publish.
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That’s it!
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Gutenberg Block Support 
Using the Block Editor? You’re covered.
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Easily find the Advanced Post Block in the Gutenberg block library.
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Drag and drop to add dynamic post lists to any page or post.
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Customize layout and design using the right-hand block settings panel.
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</ul>
<a href="https://bplugins.com/products/advanced-post-block/#demos" rel="nofollow ugc">Live Demo</a> | <a href="https://bplugins.com/products/advanced-post-block/pricing/" rel="nofollow ugc">Upgrade to Pro</a>
<h3>User Feedback</h3>
<h4>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/topic/excellent-plugin-8873/" rel="ugc">Excellent Plugin</a></h4>
❛❛Amazing plugin, with now option to showcase pages instead of posts as well. Just perfect!❜❜
–<a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/sophibee/" rel="nofollow ugc">sophibee</a>
<h4>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/topic/it-does-what-i-need-it-to-do-very-well/" rel="ugc">It does what I need it to do very well</a></h4>
❛❛This plugin works good, has many options and sounds like more to come. What I like best is the support. Nothing better then a quick reply and they were able help out too! Looking forward to much more style control maybe in a future update.❜❜
–<a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/emburr/" rel="nofollow ugc">eMBurr</a>
<h4>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-job-1273/" rel="ugc">Great Job!</a></h4>
❛❛I love the layout! Makes things fast and easy.❜❜
–<a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/torichambers/" rel="nofollow ugc">Tori Chambers</a>
<h4>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wonderful-plugin-exceptional-support/" rel="ugc">Wonderful plugin, exceptional support</a></h4>
❛❛I’ll be completely honest, the level of support offered by the plugin creator is exceptional! This is the best plugin for your blog posts arrangement, it makes your blog look wonderful and well-organized.❜❜
–<a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/husainghasra/" rel="nofollow ugc">husainghasra</a>
<h4>– Did you like this plugin? Dislike it? Have a feature request? <a href="mailto:support@bplugins.com" title="Send feedback" rel="nofollow ugc">Please share your feedback with us</a></h4>
<h3>Check out the Parent Plugin of this plugin-</h3>
<a href="https://bblockswp.com" rel="nofollow ugc">B Blocks</a> – A blocks collection and page building tool for Gutenberg.
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Advanced Post Block – Showcase Posts with Grid, List, Card Layouts and Filters

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Charging a montly fee to use the pro features is a joke. You offer nothing to warrant the montly fee. It should be a one off payment for something like this. Dont waste your time with this. 


Rip off

Advanced Post Block lets you add dynamic post grids, lists, sliders, and tickers. Filter content by category, tag, author, or custom post type.

Featured Posts and Custom Posts vs Advanced Post Block – Showcase Posts with Grid, List, Card Layouts and Filters