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Display Posts As List, Grid, Thumbs

By wp-buy

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Display Posts As List, Grid, Thumbs Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin allows you to list posts by category, author, tags, and more. It offers a shortcode for easy integration on posts, pages, or widgets with extensive customization options.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.79/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 6+ reviews)

Active Installations

800+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin lets you list posts by category, author, tags, and more, using a shortcode on posts, pages, or widgets with plenty of customization options.

Plugin features include responsive templates such as grid lists and lists with thumbnails. You can choose image sizes from thumbnail to custom sizes, select categories, tags, and authors, and customize titles, excerpts, and dates. The plugin supports custom post types and taxonomies, offers various image positioning options, and allows for custom CSS classes for each widget instance.

It also provides a comprehensive options page to filter posts, pagination options, read more button styling, exclusion options, and ordering options. Shortcode support is included for easy implementation.

Comparing to Alternatives

Display Posts As List, Grid, Thumbs offers a robust solution for displaying posts with multiple layout options. It stands among several alternatives that provide similar post listing and grid functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Intuitive and easy to use interface
Supports multiple display formats: list, grid, and thumbnails
No need for CSS customization for extensive list customization
Graphical interface with live preview during selection building
Highly flexible post selection including multiple category filters

Weaknesses

No pro version available for advanced features
Limited to the features offered in the free plugin
May lack some advanced filtering options found in premium alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin enjoys a perfect 5-star rating from all users, reflecting unanimous satisfaction and positive experiences.

Positive highlights

'Great work' - Salman Khan
'Very easy to use' - folgerj
'Fantastic! Easy To Use and Functional.' - visualwebcreations
'Excellent. Easy to use' - gataman
'Great presentation' - datto510

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Lack of a paid version limits access to premium features
Some users may desire more advanced filtering options

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, easy-to-use plugin for displaying posts in various layouts without needing CSS skills will find this plugin ideal.

Not ideal for

Those requiring advanced filtering, premium support, or additional features available in paid versions might find this plugin limiting.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core functionalities such as multiple display formats, easy customization, and flexible post selection without the need for CSS.

Final Verdict

Display Posts As List, Grid, Thumbs stands out for its ease of use, flexibility, and clean presentation, earning unanimous positive reviews. It offers a solid free solution for users needing versatile post display options without complexity.

While it lacks a pro version and some advanced features, its security record is excellent with no known vulnerabilities. This makes it a reliable choice for users prioritizing simplicity and safety in post display plugins.