Show posts from any taxonomy in a sidebar or Elementor, with images, excerpts, and style controls.
Alternatives to Widget Builder
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Relevant replacements
WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Local WebP optimizer for WordPress. Free converts images to WebP; Pro adds AVIF and site-wide image tools.
List the most recent posts with post titles, thumbnails, excerpts, authors, categories, dates and more!
Adds advanced featured image customization with sidebar widgets and multisite support.
RB Thumbnail Columnsv1.0.2
Adds a thumbnail (featured image) column to your WordPress admin post list screen.
Use the native WordPress Featured Image anywhere in Elementor: as an image, dynamic background, or flexible hero.
AI image generator for WordPress. Auto-create featured images, post thumbnails & post images with templates or custom AI prompts.
WP One Post Widgetv3.0.1
Select one specific published post and display it in a widget area.
jharm AI Featured Imagev1.1.0
Generate featured images for your posts using AI. Bring your own API key. Lightweight, focused, no bloat.
Display a Masonry Thumbnail Grid of Featured Images, including captions and excerpts.