List an author's latest posts with a short preview of each post, using a shortcode.
Alternatives to Recent Posts With Authors Widget
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A simple widget that shows recently created or updated posts and pages.
List the most recent posts with post titles, thumbnails, excerpts, authors, categories, dates and more!
Show recent posts with thumbnails, category filters, excerpts, and list or card layouts. Use a native block, classic widget, or shortcode.
Display recent posts filtered by post type, category, tag, or author — as a classic widget, Gutenberg block, or shortcode.
Display recent posts in a list, vertical slider, or responsive Swiper layout. Highly customizable via widget, shortcode, and Gutenberg block.
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.
Build a list or grid layout of any post type (posts, products, pages + more).
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.