Display recent posts filtered by post type, category, tag, or author — as a classic widget, Gutenberg block, or shortcode.
Alternatives to Cresta Post Widget FREE
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Category Posts Blockv5.1.2
Shows a list of recent posts from a category - with thumbnails, excerpt and a load more button. For posts, pages and the Site Editor.
GS Posts Grid – A flexible plugin to display posts in Grid, Masonry, Slider, Popup, List, Card, Table, Filter & Justified Gallery views.
List the most recent posts with post titles, thumbnails, excerpts, authors, categories, dates and more!
Lightweight page-view tracking and popular-post ranking for WordPress.
Easy to show posts, pages, custom posts in customizable grid, list, slider, accordion... Available as Widgets (for Elementor), Shortcode, and Blocks.
Ultimate Post Listv5.2.9
Make up custom-tailored preview lists of the contents easily and place them in widget areas and post contents.
Display posts in a responsive grid or slider. Category filter tabs, related posts, Gutenberg block and shortcode. No coding needed.
Show related posts with thumbnails and post nudges. Six layouts, Gutenberg block, Elementor widget, shortcode, and smart content matching.
Same Category Postsv1.2.1
Show posts related to the current category or other custom post types.