Adam Husar / Pixel Hero

Query Loop Masonry Lite transforms your WordPress Query Loop blocks into stunning masonry and Pinterest-style layouts. Built specifically for the WordPress block editor, this plugin works seamlessly with core blocks – no proprietary markup, no vendor lock-in.
<h4>What is Masonry Layout?</h4>
Masonry layout arranges items in a grid where each item flows into the next available space, like bricks in a wall. Unlike traditional grids with fixed row heights, masonry creates dynamic, visually engaging layouts where content of varying heights fits together perfectly.
<h4>Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Masonry Layout – Transform any Query Loop into a beautiful Pinterest-style grid</li>
<li>Works with Core Blocks – Uses native WordPress Query Loop blocks</li>
<li>No Vendor Lock-in – Standard WordPress markup, easy to switch or customize</li>
<li>Lightweight – Optimized Masonry.js library with minimal footprint</li>
<li>Responsive – Automatically adapts to different screen sizes</li>
</ul>
<h4>Any Issues or Bugs?</h4>
This plugin was created by a solo developer who genuinely cares about quality. If you encounter any issues or something isn’t working as expected, please use the <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/ph-queryloop-masonry-lite/" rel="ugc">WordPress.org support forums</a> on this page and open a support topic before leaving a negative rating.
I actively maintain this plugin to work with the latest WordPress codebase and I’m very responsive to user feedback. Give me a chance to help you – most issues can be resolved quickly!
<h4>How It Works</h4>
<ol>
<li>Create or edit a Query Loop block</li>
<li>Switch to Grid layout in the toolbar</li>
<li>Set Grid Item Position to Manual</li>
<li>Enable Masonry in the block sidebar</li>
<li>Your posts now display in a beautiful masonry layout</li>
</ol>
<h4>Upgrade to Premium</h4>
<a href="https://wpqueryloopmasonry.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Query Loop Masonry Premium</a> unlocks the full potential of masonry layouts with advanced controls:
Responsive Breakpoints 
Set different layouts for 6 screen sizes – Mobile, Small, Medium, Large, Wide, and Huge. Perfect responsive control for any device.
Column Control 
Define 1-16 columns per breakpoint. Create layouts that adapt beautifully from mobile to desktop.
Aspect Ratio Rules 
Control image aspect ratios with 7 presets: Square (1:1), Portrait (3:4, 2:3), Landscape (4:3, 3:2, 16:9), and Ultra Wide (21:9).
Column Span 
Make featured posts span multiple columns for visual hierarchy and emphasis.
Advanced Targeting 
Target “Every Nth” item or “Only” specific positions. Choose between “in a Row” or “in this Grid” targeting modes.
One-Time Payment, Lifetime License 
No subscriptions. No monthly fees. No hidden costs. Pay once and get lifetime access to updates and priority support.
<a href="https://wpqueryloopmasonry.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Get Query Loop Masonry Premium</a>

Query Loop Masonry Lite

Add beautiful masonry layouts to WordPress Query Loop blocks. Pinterest-style grids with no vendor lock-in.

Jason Crist

Twenty Bellows

thezenith

stevepfisterer

Make your WordPress site more interactive by adding taxonomy filters to Query Loop blocks. This plugin provides a simple block that lets visitors filter posts by categories, tags, or any custom taxonomy—perfect for Full Site Editing (FSE) themes.
Key Features:
<ul>
<li>Works with Any Taxonomy – Filter by categories, tags, or custom taxonomies</li>
<li>Full Site Editing Ready – Built specifically for FSE and block-based themes</li>
<li>Preserves Query Settings – Maintains pagination and other Query Loop configurations</li>
<li>Flexible Filtering – Works with AJAX or page reload depending on your Query Loop settings</li>
<li>Easy to Style – Standard markup and CSS classes for custom styling</li>
<li>Dropdown Enhancer Compatible – Works seamlessly with dropdown enhancement libraries like Select2</li>
</ul>
Perfect For:
<ul>
<li>Recipe sites (filter recipes by cuisine, dietary type, or cooking method)</li>
<li>Portfolio websites (filter artists by specialty or medium)</li>
<li>Restaurant menus (filter menu items by category or dietary options)</li>
<li>Product catalogs (filter by product type or category)</li>
<li>News archives (filter articles by topic or tag)</li>
<li>Any custom post type with taxonomies</li>
</ul>
How It Works:
Simply insert the Taxonomy Query Filter block inside any Query Loop block, select your taxonomy, and visitors can instantly filter the displayed posts. The plugin updates the URL with query parameters, making filtered views shareable and bookmark-friendly.
Open Source:
This plugin is open source and actively maintained on <a href="https://github.com/Twenty-Bellows/taxonomy-query-filter" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub</a>. Contributions welcome!

Taxonomy Query Filter

Add interactive taxonomy filtering to Query Loop blocks for categories, tags, and custom taxonomies.

Query Loop Masonry Lite vs Taxonomy Query Filter