Display recent posts filtered by post type, category, tag, or author — as a classic widget, Gutenberg block, or shortcode.
Alternatives to WP List Posts Shortcode
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Display a configurable list of recent posts and pages with a distinctive shortcode and theme-ready CSS classes.
List category postsv0.96.0
Very customizable plugin to list posts by category (or tag, author and more) in a post, page or widget. Uses the [catlist] shortcode to select posts.
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.
Display recent posts from any category as a modern, stylish widget on any page on your website.
List the most recent posts with post titles, thumbnails, excerpts, authors, categories, dates and more!
This plugin lists all posts by Author, nested Categories and Title, allowing to place the lists in any page.
Adds an HTML (Not XML) sitemap of your pages (not posts) by using the HTML Sitemap Block or shortcode, perfect for those who use WordPress as a CMS.
List categoriesv0.5
Simple plugin to display categories in any post or page with a shortcode.
This widget will let you display a list of the most recent posts in a single category in your sidebar.