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Post Grid Master — Post Grids & AJAX Filters

By Akhtarujjaman Shuvo

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Post Grid Master — Post Grids & AJAX Filters Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create post grids with AJAX filters, pagination, load more, infinite scroll, and custom post type support.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.68/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 13+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

6.16 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Post Grid Master helps you create post grids with AJAX filters. You can create post grid layouts with taxonomy filters, AJAX pagination, load more buttons, infinite scroll, and more.

Post Grid Master includes a shortcode generator that lets you easily create shortcodes and display grids anywhere — even inside theme templates.

Post Grid Master offers you a lot of features that will help you create a post grid with AJAX filter easily. You can develop your custom theme templates easily by using the Post Grid Master shortcode. Here are some of the features that you will get with Post Grid Master.

Post Grid Master has a shortcode generator that helps you generate the shortcode easily and use it anywhere to show the post grid. It includes a preview feature so you can preview the post grid before using it.

Post Grid Master has a few pre-built post grid layouts (more are coming) that you can use to create your post grid. It includes unique classes for easy custom layout creation via CSS.

You can create grids for default or custom post types. Control how many posts appear per page — show all or a specific number. Order posts by date, title, random, comment count, author, etc., in ascending or descending order.

Show or hide the “Read More” button, and customize its text. Includes 3 filter styles, or hide the filter entirely. Optionally remove the “All” button.

Load the next page without reloading. Supports default or “Load More” pagination styles. Load next posts via button click. Automatically load more posts as users scroll down.

Add animation effects when posts load. Choose from available image sizes for grid thumbnails. Display or hide filter headings with custom text.

If you have any questions or queries regarding Post Grid Master, please ask them in the support forum or contact us.

Comparing to Alternatives

Post Grid Master offers a solid post grid and AJAX filtering experience with several direct competitors in the WordPress repository. These alternatives provide similar functionality with varying features and user experiences.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Easy to install and use with simple shortcode implementation
Clean, attractive, and responsive 3-column desktop layout
Good performance with AJAX filtering capabilities
Flexible plugin with supportive developer engagement
Free version covers most basic needs effectively

Weaknesses

Limited template customization options without CSS
Accessibility issues such as missing aria-labels in taxonomy filters
Security vulnerabilities reported in past versions
Some features require custom jQuery for advanced needs

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star and 4-star ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's ease of use, layout, and support. However, a small minority raised concerns about customization and accessibility.

Positive highlights

"Very simple installation. Just input shortcode [am_post_grid], your post will displayed" — pigavetta
"A good clean attractive layout with a well-designed 3-column responsive grid" — jcomanda
"Best ajax post plugin by far! Easy to use and with good performance!" — Chris.V
"Great support and super flexible plugin" — thewizck
"Nice plugin and great support, quick responses and improvements" — cohemelaqk

Common complaints

Cannot use custom templates for posts

Weaknesses

Limited template override capability
Accessibility issues with taxonomy filters lacking aria-labels

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking an easy-to-use, performant post grid plugin with AJAX filtering and a clean responsive layout, especially those comfortable with minor CSS adjustments.

Not ideal for

Users requiring extensive template customization or strict accessibility compliance may find this plugin limiting. Also, those concerned about past security vulnerabilities should ensure they use the latest version.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential post grid display and AJAX filtering features suitable for most basic needs.

Pro version

Premium features typically include advanced filtering options, additional layout styles, and enhanced customization capabilities.

Final Verdict

Post Grid Master is a well-regarded plugin offering a clean and flexible post grid with AJAX filtering, supported by positive user feedback and responsive developer support. Its free version is robust enough for many users, while the pro version adds valuable enhancements.

However, users should be aware of past security vulnerabilities that have been addressed in recent updates and consider the limited template customization and accessibility shortcomings. Alternatives exist for those needing more control or accessibility features.