Troy Templeman

<p>Posts Block Lite adds a Posts block to the block editor inserter that can be added to display posts in a list, grid or carousel.</p>
<p>Upgrade to Pro at <a href="https://troytempleman.com/wordpress/blocks/posts-block/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://troytempleman.com/wordpress/blocks/posts-block/</a>.</p>
<h4>Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Responsive</li>
<li>Settings
<ul>
<li>Block alignment</li>
<li>Layout</li>
<li>List</li>
<li>Grid</li>
<li>Carousel   </li>
<li>Text alignment</li>
<li>Post type <strong>[Pro]</strong> </li>
<li>Number of posts</li>
<li>Order by</li>
<li>Order</li>
<li>Number of columns</li>
<li>Column gutter width </li>
<li>Display featured image</li>
<li>Display title</li>
<li>Add heading to title</li>
<li>Title heading</li>
<li>Display author</li>
<li>Display date</li>
<li>Display excerpt</li>
<li>Maximum number of words in excerpt</li>
<li>Display content</li>
<li>Display link</li>
<li>Link text</li>
<li>Carousel</li>
<li>Display dots</li>
<li>Display arrows</li>
<li>Infinite</li>
<li>Speed</li>
<li>Slides to show</li>
<li>Slides to scroll</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Styles
<ul>
<li>Color
<ul>
<li>Text</li>
<li>Background</li>
<li>Link</li>
<li>Carousel dots <strong>[Pro]</strong> </li>
<li>Carousel dots hover <strong>[Pro]</strong> </li>
<li>Carousel arrows <strong>[Pro]</strong> </li>
<li>Carousel arrows hover <strong>[Pro]</strong> </li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Typography
<ul>
<li>Font family</li>
<li>Font size</li>
<li>Appearance</li>
<li>Line height</li>
<li>Letter spacing</li>
<li>Text decoration</li>
<li>Letter case</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Dimensions
<ul>
<li>Padding</li>
<li>Margin</li>
<li>List post padding <strong>[Pro]</strong></li>
<li>List post margin <strong>[Pro]</strong></li>
<li>Grid post padding <strong>[Pro]</strong>  </li>
<li>Grid post margin <strong>[Pro]</strong>     </li>
<li>Carousel post padding <strong>[Pro]</strong></li>
<li>Carousel post margin <strong>[Pro]</strong></li>
<li>Featured image padding <strong>[Pro]</strong></li>
<li>Featured image margin <strong>[Pro]</strong></li>
<li>Title padding <strong>[Pro]</strong></li>
<li>Title margin <strong>[Pro]</strong></li>
<li>Meta padding <strong>[Pro]</strong></li>
<li>Meta margin <strong>[Pro]</strong></li>
<li>Excerpt padding <strong>[Pro]</strong></li>
<li>Excerpt margin <strong>[Pro]</strong></li>
<li>Content padding <strong>[Pro]</strong></li>
<li>Content margin <strong>[Pro]</strong></li>
<li>Link padding <strong>[Pro]</strong></li>
<li>Link margin <strong>[Pro]</strong></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Variations <strong>[Pro]</strong>
<ul>
<li>List <strong>[Pro]</strong> </li>
<li>Grid <strong>[Pro]</strong> </li>
<li>Carousel <strong>[Pro]</strong> </li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4>Demo</h4>
<p><a href="https://troytempleman.com/wordpress/blocks/posts-block/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://troytempleman.com/wordpress/blocks/posts-block/</a></p>
<h4>HTML</h4>
<p>Posts Block Lite will output a Posts block with the following HTML structure:</p>
<pre><code><ul class="wp-block-tt-posts wp-block-tt-posts-6">
    <li class="wp-block-tt-posts-post">
        <div class="wp-block-tt-posts-post-featured-image”>
            <img class=“wp-block-tt-posts-post-thumbnail” src=“#”>
        </div>
        <h3 class="wp-block-tt-posts-post-title">
            <a href=“#”>Title</a>
        </h3>
        <div class="wp-block-tt-posts-post-meta">
            <span class="wp-block-tt-posts-post-meta-date">Posted <time class="wp-block-tt-posts-post-meta-date-time" datetime="2023-11-01T12:00:00+00:00">November 1, 2023</time></span>
        </div>
        <div class="wp-block-tt-posts-post-excerpt">Excerpt</div>
        <a class="wp-block-tt-posts-post-link" href=“#”>Read more</a>
    </li>
</ul>
</code></pre>
<h3>Support</h3>
<p>If you need help with Posts Block Lite, please submit a ticket on the <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/posts-block-lite" rel="ugc">Support</a> forum.</p>
<h3>Donate</h3>
<p>If you like Posts Block Lite and would like to support it’s future development, how about <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/troytempleman" rel="nofollow ugc">buying me a coffee</a>?</p>
<h3>Contribute</h3>
<p>If you would like to contribute to the development of Posts Block Lite, the repository is located on <a href="https://github.com/troytempleman/posts-block-lite" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub</a>.</p>
<h3>License</h3>
<p>Posts Block Lite is released under the <a href="https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html" rel="nofollow ugc">GNU General Public License, version 2 (GPLv2)</a>.</p>
<h3>Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 6.0 or greater</li>
<li>PHP version 7.4 or greater</li>
<li>MySQL version 5.7 or greater or MariaDB version 10.3 or greater.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Credits</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/tree/trunk/packages/block-library/src/latest-posts" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress/gutenberg/packages/block-library/src/latest-posts on GitHub</a></li>
<li><a href="https://kenwheeler.github.io/slick/" rel="nofollow ugc">Slick</a></li>
</ul>


Posts Block Lite

A block that displays posts in a list, grid or carousel.

Anant Sites

<p><strong>PostExtra</strong> is a Gutenberg blocks plugin built for magazine, news, and blog sites that want high‑engagement post layouts without a page builder or complex theme.</p>
<p>Instead of wrestling with generic blocks, you get ready‑made “magazine section” blocks that turn your homepage, archive, or landing pages into a professional editorial layout in minutes.</p>
<p>If you publish content regularly (bloggers, publishers, niche site owners, agencies), PostExtra helps you:<br />
– Highlight your most important stories with featured grids and carousels.<br />
– Keep readers clicking with smart post lists, sidebars, and section layouts.<br />
– Build consistent, branded layouts using Full Site Editing templates and archive blocks.</p>
<p>PostExtra works with any modern theme, supports Full Site Editing, and is optimized for performance so your magazine pages remain fast, responsive, and SEO‑friendly.</p>
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>38+ post‑focused Gutenberg blocks for magazine and blog layouts (grids, lists, carousels, tickers, meta blocks, and more).</li>
<li>Pre‑built “magazine section” patterns to build homepages and category pages in minutes.</li>
<li>Post Grid 1 & 2 – display posts in clean, responsive grids with image, meta, and excerpt controls.</li>
<li>Post List 1 & 2 – classic blog and news lists with fine‑tuned typography and spacing.</li>
<li>Post Carousel – rotate featured stories to increase clicks and time on site.</li>
<li>News Ticker – show breaking news or trending posts in a compact ticker.</li>
<li>Archive Post Grid & Archive Title blocks – design category, tag, and author archive pages visually with FSE.</li>
<li>Post Title, Meta, Content, Author, Categories, Navigation, Comment, Social Share – assemble flexible single‑post templates.</li>
<li>Section, Column, Heading, Advanced Image, Advanced Paragraph, Creative Button, Social Icons – build fully custom magazine sections using only core + PostExtra blocks.</li>
<li>Responsive controls and thoughtful defaults so layouts look good on desktop, tablet, and mobile without extra CSS.</li>
<li>Built for performance and compatibility with major block themes and Gutenberg‑first plugins.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Built for Speed and Customization</h3>
<p>PostExtra uses only the necessary assets for active blocks, ensuring fast page loads and excellent Core Web Vitals performance.</p>
<h3>Block-Level Control</h3>
<p>Enable or disable specific blocks from the dashboard to keep your site lean and optimized.</p>
<h3>Beginner-Friendly, Developer-Ready</h3>
<p>Simple enough for beginners and powerful enough for developers to extend with filters and hooks.</p>
<h3>🚀 Readymade Starter Sites from Anant Sites</h3>
<p>Build your website fast with these Gutenberg-compatible starter templates:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://template.anantaddons.com/pe/one/" rel="nofollow ugc">Personal Blog (Free)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://template.anantaddons.com/pe/two/" rel="nofollow ugc">Blog Sport (Free)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://template.anantaddons.com/pe/three/" rel="nofollow ugc">Fashion Blog (Free)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://template.anantaddons.com/pe/tfour/" rel="nofollow ugc">Post Blog Pro (Pro)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://template.anantaddons.com/pe/five/" rel="nofollow ugc">Tech Blog (Pro)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://template.anantaddons.com/pe/six/" rel="nofollow ugc">Lifestyle Blog (Pro)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://template.anantaddons.com/pe/seven/" rel="nofollow ugc">Blog Fashion (Pro)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://template.anantaddons.com/pe/eight/" rel="nofollow ugc">Newspaper (Pro)</a></li>
<li>More templates coming soon!</li>
</ul>
<h3>🔑 Key Blocks Included</h3>
<ul>
<li>Post Grid (1 & 2)</li>
<li>Post Carousel</li>
<li>Post List (1 & 2)</li>
<li>News Ticker</li>
<li>Social Icons</li>
<li>Heading, Section, Column, Paragraph</li>
<li>Advanced Image, Creative Button</li>
<li>Taxonomy Filter</li>
<li>Pagination, Title Trimming, and more</li>
</ul>
<h3>👥 Compatible Themes</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/themes/postblog/" rel="ugc">PostBlog</a> – FSE Blog Theme  </li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/themes/eshop-elementor/" rel="ugc">Eshop Elementor</a>  </li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/themes/shopsaas/" rel="ugc">Shopsaas Elementor</a>  </li>
<li>Astra, Blocksy, GeneratePress, Neve, and any Gutenberg-compatible theme</li>
</ul>
<h3>💼 Related Plugins by Anant Sites</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/ananta-sites/" rel="ugc">Anant Sites – Starter Templates</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/anant-addons-for-elementor/" rel="ugc">Anant Addons for Elementor</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/gutenwave-blocks/" rel="ugc">Gutenwave Blocks</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/anant-team-member/" rel="ugc">Anant Team Member Block</a></li>
</ul>
<p>📜 – <a href="https://docs.anantaddons.com/docs/getting-started-with-postextra-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Check Documentation</a></p>
<h3>💬 Credits</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/FortAwesome/Font-Awesome" rel="nofollow ugc">Font Awesome</a> – Used under MIT and SIL OFL licenses.</li>
</ul>


PostExtra –  News and Magazine Blog Post Blocks for Gutenberg & FSE

Magazine‑style post grids, lists, and carousels for Gutenberg and FSE – design high‑engagement blog and news layouts without coding.

Posts Block Lite vs PostExtra – News and Magazine Blog Post Blocks for Gutenberg & FSE