Posts per Cat [Unmaintained]
Group recent posts by category and show them inside boxes organized to columns.
Overview
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Installation instructions
Customer support & learning resources
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Main benefits
Customizable post display
SEO optimized permalinks
Supports multiple columns
Shortcode integration
Localisation ready
About this plugin
Author: Aleksandar Urošević
Categories: Content Management
Version: 1.4.2
Last updated: 28-12-2020
WordPress version: 3.8.0
Tested up to: 4.4.33
PHP version required: false
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Learning resources: View resources
Overview
Posts per Cat is a versatile WordPress plugin designed to organize and display recent posts from one or more selected categories in a customizable layout. Users can specify the number of columns (1-5) and the number of post titles displayed per category while including or excluding specific category IDs. The plugin also allows for the toggling of child categories, displaying sticky posts, and using custom CSS for lists. With options for SEO-optimized permalinks, shortcodes for easy integration, and templates for custom post formatting, Posts per Cat provides a tailored experience for showcasing content. However, it is important to note that the plugin is no longer maintained, and no updates or free support will be available. If interested in acquiring the plugin, users should contact the developers directly.
Customizable Display Options
- Choose how many boxes per row will be displayed (one to five columns)
- Define the number of post titles to display per category
- Toggle displaying of child categories
- Order boxes by category ID, title, or custom
Flexible Shortcode Options
- Override default settings using shortcode options
- Set number of columns, minimal height of box, and include/exclude categories
- Customize post ordering, headline length, and excerpt display
- Show or hide elements like sticky posts, comment numbers, and thumbnails
SEO and Localization Ready
- SEO optimized permalink URI’s
- Ready for localization to support multiple languages
Template System for Custom Formatting
- Use plain HTML with macro keywords for post elements
- Supported macros include title, excerpt, thumbnail, author details, and more
- Create custom formatted output for post line elements