Custom Layouts – Post + Product grids made easy vs Fancy Post Grid – Ultimate Post Grid Builder

Build a list or grid layout of any post type (products, pages, posts + more). The visual editing experience makes creating unique designs a breeze. Design post templates (cards) using our drag and drop builder Built for both Gutenberg users and non Gutenberg users (blocks + shortcodes available) Query builder – select from multiple post types or restrict by tags, categories, taxonomies, authors and more Works with any theme No coding required Responsive options Links Website Examples Documentation Follow us for updates and tips What can you make with this plugin? Popular posts widget Recent posts widget A shop layout for listing products (*when combined WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads and other product plugins) A post grid A portfolio grid Masonry layouts Custom post type layouts And much more… Layout Editor Build single column or grid based layouts using the visual editor. Supports Masonry out of the box Tons of design options to build the layout you want Choose to add numbered Pagination ( ‘Load more’ and ‘Infinite scroll’ options are planned ) Powerful query builder Responsive columns (choose how many columns to show for each device size – and set your own breakpoints) Query Builder Options include: Multiple post type selection Tag, category and custom taxonomy restriction Single author or multiple author restriction Ordering by – post title, published date (for recent posts), modified date, post ID, comment count (for popular posts), author Posts per page Offset Ignore sticky posts Template Editor Design individual templates (cards) using our drag and drop editor – creativity is your only limit Link them with your layouts to build beautiful designs Hundreds of design options Unique blocks for building templates + template editor granular control over the blocks you add to your design – choose from a growing list to re-arrange blocks, just drag and drop each block has it’s own sidebar full of options such as spacing, colors (including gradients + alpha transparencies), font settings, borders, and more. Currently available blocks: Post Title, Post Type, Post Excerpt, Post Author, Published + Modified Date, Custom Field, Taxonomies, Link, Basic Text (with shortcode support). Find out more about our template blocks. Gutenberg integration Custom blocks for building layouts Seamlessly integrates with our Template Editor UI built using 90% Gutenberg components 👍 Experimental FSE Query block support (drop our Post Template block into the Query block…) Works with the version of Gutenberg shipped in WP core, and the Gutenberg plugin (using the latest stable build) Built for speed At its base – loads only 1 css file and 1 javascript file on the frontend – total bundle size approx 15kb. CSS file dynamically created, saving resources and requests per page load (+ avoiding inline CSS) Caches posts + queries for optimum performance Not jQuery dependant Includes 7 sample templates We’ve included a pack of templates ready for you to customise – check the installation tab for how to import these to your site. Multilingual ready Custom Layouts should support most multilingual plugins – we use a custom post type to store content that is not stored in the block editor. * We’ve also added specific support for WPML’s Advanced Translation Editor. Known Issues Admin Template Editor only works on desktop computers (tablets + mobiles not supported) Admin Template Editor does not work on IE, all other major browsers supported – ** the frontend of this plugin supports IE 11+, no sweat Roadmap Improve performance and load speed by providing an option to use CSS Grid for layouts + masonry Support more CSS unit types in more places Blocks for WooCommerce Blocks for ACF More template blocks (possibly use the block library) Additional hover options Additional font options. Social/sharing blocks Reviews help us improve (and climb the plugin rankings)

Fancy Post Grid is the most complete post grid builder and site builder plugin for WordPress. Whether you run a news portal, online magazine, personal blog, or a client website — this plugin gives you everything you need to display content beautifully and professionally, without writing a single line of code. Trusted by 40,000+ businesses worldwide and rated 4.9/5 based on 320+ reviews. Live Demo | Upgrade to Pro | Get Support | Documentation 👥 Who Is This Plugin For? Fancy Post Grid is built for every type of WordPress user who wants to present content in a professional, engaging way — without any technical hassle. Bloggers — Display your latest posts in clean, organized grids and sliders that keep readers exploring your site. News & Magazine Sites — Build editorial layouts with real-time filters, breaking news sliders, tickers, and grouped sections. Agencies & Freelancers — Launch complete, polished client websites quickly using ready-made niche starter templates. Developers — Extend layouts using shortcodes, Gutenberg blocks, and a clean, modular codebase that is easy to work with. 🎁 FREE Version — Start Strong, Right Away The free version gives you a solid, fully functional set of tools to display your posts beautifully — with zero cost and zero coding required. 🗂️ Post Grid Create responsive multi-column post grids with full control over layout, column count, spacing, metadata display, and post count. A powerful starting point for any blog or news website. 🎞️ Post Slider Showcase your latest or featured posts in a smooth, touch-friendly slider. Ideal for homepage hero sections, featured articles, or highlighting recent content. 🔄 Ajax Load More Let visitors load additional posts with a single click — no page refresh, no interruptions. Keeps users engaged and browsing longer without affecting your site speed. 🔍 Query Builder (Basic) Choose exactly which posts appear in each grid or slider. Filter by category, tag, post type, or author so every section shows the right content to the right audience. ⌨️ Shortcodes Place post grids and sliders anywhere on your website — pages, posts, sidebars, or widget areas — using simple shortcodes that work with any WordPress theme. [fancy_post_grid] — Add a fully customizable post grid anywhere on your site. [fancy_post_slider] — Embed a responsive post slider with a single shortcode. 📑 Table of Contents (Gutenberg Block) Automatically generate a linked table of contents from your post headings. Helps readers navigate long articles with ease and contributes to better on-page SEO. 🧩 11 Free Elementor Widgets (requires Elementor) A collection of ready-to-use Elementor widgets for building post layouts without writing code: Post Grid — Responsive grid with query controls and multiple layout styles Post Slider — Touch-enabled slider for displaying featured or recent posts Heading — Customizable headings with full typography and alignment control Button — Flexible call-to-action buttons with icons and hover effects Icon Box — Icon paired with a title and description in a clean, structured layout Image — Responsive images with link support and styling options Divider — Styled section separators to organize your page content Date & Time — Dynamic display of post published or modified dates Social Share — One-click share buttons for major social platforms Social Icons — Linked social profile icons with flexible layout controls Team — Team member grids and sliders with photo, role, bio, and social links. Pro: build it from your WordPress users 📦 Free Templates Get started immediately with ready-made templates — just one click to import and your site is ready to customize. The free version includes: 1 Starter Site — A complete, professionally designed website imported in one click. 3 Page Templates — Pre-built page layouts ready to use instantly on your site. Enough to launch a clean, functional blog or news site without starting from scratch. ⚡ Lightweight & Performance-Optimized Fancy Post Grid loads styles and scripts only on pages where they are actually needed. Your site stays fast no matter how feature-rich the plugin is. 🚀 PRO Version — Everything You Need to Build a Complete Website The Pro version unlocks the full power of Fancy Post Grid — from AI-powered content creation to a complete visual site builder, advanced post display features, and a library of 29+ professionally designed website templates ready to import in one click. Upgrade to Pro 🤖 AI Content & Image Generation Stop spending hours on content. The built-in AI tools help you create professional, publish-ready content in minutes — directly inside your WordPress dashboard. AI Text Generation — Write compelling headlines, article summaries, and full blog drafts automatically. Just describe what you need and the AI handles the rest. AI Image Generation — Create eye-catching, on-brand visuals that match your content perfectly — no graphic design skills needed. AI Blog Post Generation — Go from idea to a complete, well-structured blog post in just a few clicks. 🏗️ Ready-Made Niche Website Templates Don’t build from scratch. Every template — whether a full starter site, a single page, or a ready-made section — imports in just one click. Choose your design, click import, and start customizing right away. Free version includes: 1 Starter Site — One complete niche website, ready to import and go live instantly. 3 Page Templates — Pre-designed pages you can import and adapt to your content in minutes. Pro version includes: 29+ Starter Sites — A full library of niche websites across 10 categories, each importable in one click. 70+ Page Templates — Pre-designed pages for every part of your site — home, blog, archive, contact, and more. 57+ Ready-Made Sections — Standalone page sections you can mix, match, and import individually to build pages faster. 🏷️ Pro niche template categories: Newspaper Travel Food Recipe Technology News Sports News Business News AI News Fashion Magazine Medical & Health News Gadgets News 🧱 Fancy Post Grid Site Builder Design your entire WordPress website visually — no theme restrictions, no coding required. Powered by Elementor and built for total site control. Header & Footer Builder — Create custom headers and footers that perfectly reflect your brand. Mega Menu Builder — Build rich, multi-column dropdown menus complete with icons and images. Popup Builder — Design targeted popups for promotions, newsletter signups, or announcements. Off-Canvas Panels — Add polished slide-in navigation panels for a better mobile experience. Archive Page Templates — Fully customize how category, tag, and author archive pages look. Single Post Templates — Design unique, branded layouts for individual blog posts and articles. Page Title Sections — Style the page title area with custom backgrounds and breadcrumb navigation. 404 Page Templates — Turn dead-end error pages into a helpful, on-brand experience. 9 template types. Total site control. No coding required. 🎛️ Ajax Post Filter Give your visitors real-time, interactive content filtering by category, tag, or any custom taxonomy. Content updates instantly on-screen — no page reload required. An essential feature for news portals and magazine websites. 🗃️ Group Post Organize posts into clearly labeled sections based on categories or custom queries. Perfect for homepage layouts with sections like “Latest News,” “Editor’s Picks,” or “Trending Today.” 🖼️ Post Thumbnail Slider Display a synced slider where clicking a thumbnail instantly updates the main content panel. Creates a sleek, editorial-style browsing experience that readers genuinely enjoy. 📣 News Ticker Keep visitors informed with a smooth, scrolling headline ticker. Display your latest posts continuously at the top of your page without disrupting the reading experience. 📊 Reading Progress Bar A subtle progress indicator that shows readers how far they have scrolled through an article. A small feature that meaningfully improves engagement and time spent on page. 🔖 Bookmark Posts Let registered users save their favorite articles to read later. A simple but powerful feature that builds reading habits and brings visitors back to your site repeatedly. ⭐ 9 Pro Elementor Widgets Advanced Elementor widgets designed for professional news, magazine, and blog layouts: Post Group — Posts organized into groups by taxonomy or custom query, ideal for structured homepage sections. Post Filter — Real-time AJAX filtering by category or taxonomy, so visitors find what they want instantly. Post Thumbnail Slider — A synced thumbnail and content slider for polished, editorial-style post displays. Post Categories — Styled category listings with live post count badges for each category. Post Ticker — A smooth, continuous scrolling ticker that keeps your latest headlines always visible. Table of Contents — Auto-generated, linked table of contents with full Elementor styling control. Weather — Live, real-time weather display for any city — great for local news, travel, and lifestyle sites. Button Rotating — An animated rotating-text button that draws visitor attention and encourages clicks. Contact Form 7 — Style your Contact Form 7 forms beautifully and consistently inside Elementor. 🧰 15 Elementor Site Builder Widgets A complete set of widgets for designing every part of your website template with precision: Site Logo — Responsive site logo display with sizing and linking controls. Mini Search — A compact, toggleable search bar that stays out of the way until needed. Nav Menu — Full WordPress menu support with mega menu integration for rich, structured navigation. Off-Canvas Toggle — A trigger button for opening slide-in navigation panels or mobile menus. Page Title — Dynamic page title output with built-in breadcrumb navigation support. Archive Posts — Full archive page listings with complete layout and styling controls. Post Meta — Display post metadata including author name, publish date, categories, and tags. Post Excerpt — Adjustable excerpt output with configurable character length and a read-more link. Post Content — Renders the complete post content within any custom template layout. Featured Image — Post thumbnail with aspect ratio options and responsive sizing controls. Post Comments — Embeds the standard WordPress comments section within custom post templates. Post Author — Display the author’s name, avatar, and biography in any layout you design. Post Navigation — Previous and next post links for smooth, intuitive article-to-article navigation. Copyright — Dynamic copyright text with an automatically updating year. Breadcrumb (NavXT) — Full breadcrumb trail navigation powered by the Breadcrumb NavXT plugin. 🔐 Login / Register Widget Add a fully styled login and user registration form anywhere on your site using a dedicated Elementor widget — no additional plugin required. 🛟 Priority Support & Automatic Updates Pro users receive 24/7 priority support directly from the RSTheme team. Automatic updates ensure your site always runs the latest, most secure, and most feature-complete version of the plugin. 🎨 Themes Built Using Fancy Post Grid Nerio – News Magazine WordPress Theme ⚙️ Requirements WordPress 6.4 or higher PHP 7.4 or higher Elementor (optional — required only for Elementor widgets and Site Builder features)