Tim Hyde

<p>A set of useful widgets created for adding more fluid content to any theme. Especially designed for responsive themes. Also has a very useful shortcode for using some of the functionality inside a post or page. The plugin adds a set of new widgets, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Show Posts Widget – for showing posts excerpts, thumbs and post formats.</li>
<li>Show Pages Widget” – Shows thumbs/excerpts of child pages of defined parent page.</li>
<li>flickr Widget – Show flickr thumbs</li>
<li>Twitter Widget – show your latest tweets</li>
<li>Facebook Widget – show your facebook page feed without slowing your site down and in a responsive way!</li>
</ul>
<p>And also adds a powerful shortcode for using the show posts/pages functionality in a post or page.</p>
<p>e.g.</p>
<p>[los_showposts post_type=”posts” columns=”3″ content=”true” heading=”true” cat_id=”” num_posts=”3″ ]</p>
<h4>Shortcode Parameters</h4>
<ul>
<li>Attribute – Description   Values</li>
<li>post_type – Type of query “pages” or “posts”</li>
<li>cat_id – Category ID for posts    e.g. “23”</li>
<li>exclude_cats – post categories ids to exclude e.g. “23,170,9”</li>
<li>num_posts – Number of items to show   e.g. “5?</li>
<li>columns – Number of columns to layout “1”, “2”, “3” or “4”</li>
<li>heading – Show headings   “true” or “false”</li>
<li>author – Show author link “true” or “false”</li>
<li>tags – Show tags  “true” or “false”</li>
<li>categories – Show categories  “true” or “false”</li>
<li>thumbs – Show Post thumbnails “true” or “false”</li>
<li>dates – Show Post Dates   “true” or “false”</li>
<li>content – Show post/page excerpt  “true” or “false”</li>
<li>parent_id – When showing pages, show children of this parent page.    e.g. “34”</li>
<li>thumbsize – Image size to use use “widget” or “gallery”</li>
<li>entrytag – Heading tag for each item  e.g. “h3”</li>
<li>post_formats – Show post format icons “true” or “false”</li>
<li>post_class – CSS class string to use for each item    default is “los-custom-post”</li>
<li>show_sticky – Set to “1” to enable sticky posts function, “0” is deafult (i.e. sticky is ignored)</li>
</ul>
<h4>More Information</h4>
<p>For further information see <a href="http://themeloom.com/" title="The ThemeLoom" rel="nofollow ugc">ThemeLoom</a></p>
<h4>Thanks</h4>
<ul>
<li>to Andrew Kurtis for Spanish language files</li>
</ul>


ThemeLoom Widgets

A set of useful widgets created for adding more fluid content to any theme. Includes widgets for showing posts, pages, as well as Facebook and Twitter …

Darren Cooney

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


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.

ThemeLoom Widgets vs Easy Query – WP Query Builder