Display recent posts filtered by post type, category, tag, or author — as a classic widget, Gutenberg block, or shortcode.
Alternatives to Pro Recent Post Widget
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Relevant replacements
WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Show recent posts with thumbnails, category filters, excerpts, and list or card layouts. Use a native block, classic widget, or shortcode.
List the latest posts of a specific taxonomy from your blog-network.
Same Category Postsv1.2.1
Show posts related to the current category or other custom post types.
Search Excludev2.6.8
Hide any post or page from the search results.
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.
Post Slider and Post Carousel display WordPress post in slider and carousel layouts with shortcode and Latest/Recent vertical post scrolling widget.
Display recent posts from any category as a modern, stylish widget on any page on your website.
Advance Widget Packv1.6.0
A pack of content widgets and blocks: recent/popular/related posts, author info, tag cloud, social links, countdown timer, and more.
Show related posts with thumbnails and post nudges. Six layouts, Gutenberg block, Elementor widget, shortcode, and smart content matching.