Swashata Ghosh

<p>WP Category Posts List is a WordPress Widget & Shortcode plugin to show your posts filtered by category.</p>
<p>Built on the latest WP widget class, it has multiple widget instance support. Also you can modify the HTML structure of the widget in what ever manner you want.</p>
<p>Every thing is made simple from the widget options. It supports post thumbnails which would fetch thumbnails you have added from the wp editor. You can also set the CSS class, alternate list css style and much more. Also, you have complete control over the sorting method of the plugin.</p>
<p>New from Version 2 is the shortcode support using which you can make magazine style list of posts from a category. See the screenshots for more details.</p>
<h3>Documentation</h3>
<p>Check the Installation and FAQ page. For detailed documentation check <a href="http://www.intechgrity.com/wp-plugins/wp-category-post-list-wordpress-plugin/" rel="nofollow ugc">HERE at out blog</a></p>
<h3>Widget Feature List</h3>
<ul>
<li>A total of 30 (new in V2) options to choose from. (For this version! It will increase over time).</li>
<li>We have kept the basic and advanced sets of options seperately to not to overwhelm you with options. And hey, if you are an advanced user, just click the Toggle switch.</li>
<li><strong>NEW</strong> Use the <em>Current Category</em> to automatically fetch the main category of the currently displayed post and list down other posts from that category. Suspends widget output if no category is found.</li>
<li>Ability to write custom tags on the widget title. Such as %widget_num% will get replaced by the number of posts on the category list.</li>
<li><strong>NEW</strong> Ability to show the original category as Read more button below the widget with full supported HTML</li>
<li><strong>NEW</strong> Ability to show category feed subscription link with full supported HTML.</li>
<li>Of course the ability to specify the number of posts for each widget.</li>
<li>Turn on/off post thumbnail.</li>
<li>Add custom CSS class to the post thumbnail.</li>
<li>Ability to specify sort using date, id, title, comment or random</li>
<li><strong>NEW</strong> Choose whether or not to display hardcoded/auto-generated post <em>excerpts</em></li>
<li><strong>NEW</strong> Added options for displaying author name, publish date etc.</li>
<li>Set the sorting order ascending or descending.</li>
<li>Selecting the default HTML underordered list or set up your very own custom HTML structure</li>
<li>Specify custom HTML tag before/after the list and each link. In shorty design your own HTML nest.</li>
<li>Exclude post by ID, or even make some particular posts sticky</li>
<li>Decide whether the links would be opened on a new tab or on the present tab.</li>
<li>Apply alternate CSS classes to the link list, so you can design easily.</li>
<li>Also, include/exclude the plugin’s default CSS from the plugins Settings page.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Shortcode Feature List</h3>
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</code></pre>
<p>* 15 attributes to work with.<br />
* Select CSS theme (bundled or your own via filters) for every instances of shortcodes<br />
* All options to control all output aspects of shortcode, including blog style post-meta, excerpt, thumbnail etc…<br />
Check the <a href="www.intechgrity.com/wp-plugins/wp-category-post-list-wordpress-plugin/" rel="nofollow ugc">documentation</a> for more information.</p>
<h3>Plugin Feature List</h3>
<ul>
<li>Added option to specify the thumbnail width & height of widgets and shortcodes individually.</li>
<li>Added option to globally enable css themes which you can select from widget or shortcodes individually. So two widgets can easily have different themes now.</li>
<li>Added filter API using which you can use your own CSS file inside this plugin. Check the <a href="http://www.intechgrity.com/wp-plugins/wp-category-post-list-wordpress-plugin/" rel="nofollow ugc">documentation</a> for more information.</li>
<li>Added a Master Reset button to reset all the options to default. (useful in case of errors)</li>
</ul>
<p>And many more features… Check the Plugins Setting page for FAQs.</p>
<p><strong>Version 2.0.3 Released. Bugfix</strong></p>
<p><strong>Version 2.0.2 Released. Immediate bugfix to some errors</strong></p>
<p><strong>Version 2.0.0 Released. The first release of shortcodes and automatic category selection widget</strong></p>


WP Category Post List Widget

Widget & Shortcode to list down posts filtered by Category, with Thumbnails, Custom HTML structure, Excerpt, CSS theme with API & much more

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.

WP Category Post List Widget vs PostExtra – News and Magazine Blog Post Blocks for Gutenberg & FSE