Display recent posts filtered by post type, category, tag, or author — as a classic widget, Gutenberg block, or shortcode.
Alternatives to Recent Posts Widget Unlimited
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List the most recent posts with post titles, thumbnails, excerpts, authors, categories, dates and more!
Local WebP optimizer for WordPress. Free converts images to WebP; Pro adds AVIF and site-wide image tools.
A simple widget that shows recently created or updated posts and pages.
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.
Display recent posts from any category as a modern, stylish widget on any page on your website.
List an author's latest posts with a short preview of each post, using a shortcode.
Weaver Show Slidersv2.0.4
Show Sliders partner to Show Posts plugin. Requires Show Post Plugin to work.
Display blog posts with AJAX pagination, filters, and custom styles using shortcodes. Create multiple post blocks easily from the admin panel.
Adds advanced featured image customization with sidebar widgets and multisite support.