=== Advanced Post Block- Great solution for displaying Posts ===
Contributors: bplugins, abuhayat, charlescormier, freemius
Donate link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/abuhayat
Tags: block, post grid, post slider, post filter, post list
Requires at least: 6.5+
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.1
Stable tag: 1.16.1
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Advanced Post Block lets you add dynamic post grids, lists, sliders, and tickers. Filter content by category, tag, author, or custom post type.

== Description ==
**​The Ultimate Gutenberg Block to Display Posts, Pages, and Custom Content Beautifully**


[**Advanced Post Block**](https://bplugins.com/products/advanced-post-block/) | [**Documentation**](https://bplugins.com/docs/advanced-post-block/) | [**Pricing**](https://bplugins.com/products/advanced-post-block/#pricing) | [**Support**](https://bplugins.com/support/) | [**Demo**](https://bplugins.com/products/advanced-post-block/#demos)

[**Advanced Post Block**](https://bplugins.com/products/advanced-post-block/) is a flexible plugin for displaying WordPress posts, pages, or custom post types using the Gutenberg editor. It offers multiple layouts and filtering options, making it useful for content creators who want greater control over how content appears on the front end.

This plugin is suitable for anyone who wants to present content in a structured, responsive format using native WordPress blocks. It allows fine control over content queries, metadata visibility, featured image handling, and more, without the need for coding.


### Layout Options

Choose from various display styles:

- **Grid:** Arrange posts in a column-based format.

- **Masonry:** Automatically position posts in a staggered, flowing layout.

- **Slider:** Create carousel-style post sections.

- **Ticker:** Show content as a scrolling headline list.

Each layout includes sub-layouts such as Title Meta, Left or Right Image, and Overlay Content.


### Filtering and Query Controls

- Easily select and organize the content you want to display:

- Display standard posts, pages, or custom post types.

- Filter by categories, tags, or authors.

- Control post order and offset.


### Design Customization

Fine-tune the look and feel of your content listings:

- Show or hide featured images, and choose whether they link to the post.

- Customize post titles, excerpts, and read more links.

- Display post metadata such as date, author, and categories, with control over visibility and styling.


### Responsive and Performance-Focused

All layouts are optimized for mobile and desktop devices. The plugin is built to load efficiently and minimize impact on performance.


### Key Features – Free Version

Everything you need to build a clean and modern content display:

- **Multiple Layouts:** Grid, Masonry, Ticker, and Slider views.

- **Sub-layout Options:** Choose from Left/Right Image, Overlay Box, Title Meta, and more.

- **Post Query Controls:** Filter by post type, categories, author, post count, and order.

- **Show/Hide Elements:** Toggle thumbnails, titles, meta data, excerpts, and more.

- **Feature Image Settings:** Show/hide, link toggle, and size adjustments.

- **Post Title Options:** Enable links, customize typography, and layout.

- **Meta Info Customization:** Choose icons, colors, links, and display format.

- **Custom Read More Button:** Set label, hover color, and position.

- **Fully Responsive:** Optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop.

- **Lightweight & Fast:** Minimal load time and optimized queries.

- **Secure & Clean:** Built with the best coding practices in mind.


### Pro Version – Unlock Premium Power
[**Advanced Post Block Pro**](https://bplugins.com/products/advanced-post-block/#pricing) adds precision filtering, layout enhancements, and deeper content control for advanced users and high-performing websites.

**What’s Included in Pro:**

- **Display Pages & Custom Post Types:** Showcase pages alongside posts.

- **Advanced Filtering:** Filter by tag, taxonomy, author, and more.

- **Post Offset:** Skip the first N posts in a list.

- **Include/Exclude Posts:** Use post IDs to control which posts appear.

- **Exclude Current Post:** Great for single post templates.

- **Pagination Support:** Add customizable pagination below post grids.

- **Sortable Elements:** Rearrange post title and metadata.

- **Feature Image Custom Size:** Define image dimensions per layout.

- **Reading Time Indicator:** Display estimated reading time in meta.

- **Excerpt from Main Content:** Pull excerpts directly from the post body.

- **Custom Post Query Hook:** Use **`apb_query`** filter for dev-level control.

- **Post Ticker Options:** Configure ticker settings for headlines or news feeds.

- **Shortcode Support:** Use shortcode to display post blocks anywhere.

- **Read More Placement Options:** Place the button exactly where you want it.

- **Meta Author Link Toggle:** Choose whether the author name is clickable.

- **Taxonomies in Metadata:** Display categories, tags, and custom taxonomies.

- **Custom Meta Icons:** Choose icons for metadata like date, category, and author.


### How to Use – Step-by-Step Setup

Getting started is fast and beginner-friendly.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=milYZrqLJsE

You can set up your first post grid in just a few clicks.


**Step-by-Step Setup:**

- Install and activate the **Advanced Post Block** plugin.

- Open a post or page in the Gutenberg editor.

- Click the + icon.

- Find the block called **Advanced Post Block** under the **"Advanced Post Block"** category.

- Choose your layout style, post type, and configure display settings.

- Save and publish.

- That’s it!


**Gutenberg Block Support**
Using the Block Editor? You’re covered.

- Easily find the **Advanced Post Block** in the Gutenberg block library.

- Drag and drop to add dynamic post lists to any page or post.

- Customize layout and design using the right-hand block settings panel.


[**Live Demo**](https://bplugins.com/products/advanced-post-block/#demos) | [**Upgrade to Pro**](https://bplugins.com/products/advanced-post-block/#pricing)


### User Feedback

#### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ [Excellent Plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/excellent-plugin-8873/)

❛❛***Amazing plugin, with now option to showcase pages instead of posts as well. Just perfect!***❜❜

***-[sophibee](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sophibee/)***


#### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ [It does what I need it to do very well](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/it-does-what-i-need-it-to-do-very-well/)

❛❛***This plugin works good, has many options and sounds like more to come. What I like best is the support. Nothing better then a quick reply and they were able help out too! Looking forward to much more style control maybe in a future update.***❜❜

***-[eMBurr](https://profiles.wordpress.org/emburr/)***


#### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ [Great Job!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-job-1273/)

❛❛***I love the layout! Makes things fast and easy.***❜❜

***-[Tori Chambers](https://profiles.wordpress.org/torichambers/)***


#### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ [Wonderful plugin, exceptional support](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wonderful-plugin-exceptional-support/)

❛❛***I’ll be completely honest, the level of support offered by the plugin creator is exceptional! This is the best plugin for your blog posts arrangement, it makes your blog look wonderful and well-organized.***❜❜

***-[husainghasra](https://profiles.wordpress.org/husainghasra/)***


#### - Did you like this plugin? Dislike it? Have a feature request? [Please share your feedback with us](mailto:support@bplugins.com 'Send feedback')


### Check out the Parent Plugin of this plugin-

[**B Blocks**](https://bblockswp.com) – A blocks collection and page building tool for Gutenberg.


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== Installation ==

### From Gutenberg Editor:
1. Go to the WordPress Block/Gutenberg Editor
2. Search For **Advanced Post Block**
3. Click on the **Advanced Post Block** to add the block

### Download & Upload:
1. Download the **Advanced Post Block** plugin (*.zip file*)
2. In your admin area, go to the Plugins menu and click on **Add New**
3. Click on **Upload Plugin** and choose the **`advanced-post-block.zip`** file and click on **Install Now**
4. Activate the plugin and Enjoy!

### Manually:
1. Download and upload the **Advanced Post Block** plugin to the **`/wp-content/plugins/`** directory
2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin support custom post type? =

Yes! All the custom posts that come to your site. You just need to select that custom post from the right setting panel.

= I have a custom post type, but it's not showing up for selection! =

It's possible that your custom post type is not supported by the REST API. You can add REST API support for your custom content types by following the steps outlined in this article: [Adding REST API Support for Custom Content Types](https://developer.wordpress.org/rest-api/extending-the-rest-api/adding-rest-api-support-for-custom-content-types).

= What is available post queries? =

For the query, you can change the post type, filter by taxonomies(categories, tags or custom), post per page, post order by, post order, and post offset.

= Can I change post layouts? =

Yes! This plugin has five main layouts and multiple sub-layouts.

= I want to slide the post! Is it possible? =

Yes! There is a slider layout to slide the posts.

= Is this support responsive for different devices? =

Yes! You can set different columns for different devices.

= Does this plugin have pagination? =

Yes! This plugin has pagination, but it will not for the slider and ticker layout.

= Can I visible or hide post elements? =

Yes! you can every element, you can show or hide the title, feature image, meta-data, excerpt, read more button, etc.

= Can I change the styles of the post elements? =

Yes! you can change content alignment, background, padding, and border. all element's(title, metadata, excerpt, read more button) typography, colors, and spacing.

= Where can I get support? =

You can post your questions on the [support forum here](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/advanced-post-block/)


== Screenshots ==

1. Add "Advanced Posts" Block
2. General Configuration
3. Elements and Style Config
4. Preview - Grid Layout
5. Preview - Overlay Half Content
6. Preview - List Style
7. Preview - Overlay Box
8. Preview - Left Image
9. Preview - Masonry
10. Preview - Grid List


== Changelog ==

= 1.16.1 - 3 Jul 2025 =
* Fix Pagination issue

= 1.16.0 - 18 Jun 2025 =
* Update Upgrade Page
* Fix other users premium unlock issue
* Update SDK

= 1.15.4 - 28 Jan 2025 =
* Update SDK.

= 1.15.3 - 27 Jan 2025 =
* Update SDK.

= 1.15.2 - 19 Dec 2024 =
* Only load essential content or excerpt.

= 1.15.1 - 14 Dec 2024 =
* Current Post Exclude option for every condition.

= 1.15.0 - 30 Nov 2024 =
* Fix Pagination issue

= 1.14.9 - 2 Nov 2024 =
* Fix ShortCode Issue

= 1.14.8 - 29 Oct 2024 =
* Update SDK

= 1.14.7 - 19 Oct 2024 =
* Fix excerpt long word issue.

= 1.14.6 - 12 Sep 2024 =
* Update SDK

= 1.14.4 - 20 Aug 2024 =
* Remove new lines from the content.

= 1.14.3 - 18 Aug 2024 =
* Trim Words for the content.

= 1.14.2 - 17 Aug 2024 =
* Remove Script tag from the content

= 1.14.1 - 13 Aug 2024 =
* Update Initial Posts render

= 1.14.0 - 12 Jun 2024 =
* Add Loading Placeholder

= 1.13.9 - 8 Jun 2024 =
* Fix the shortcode issue.

= 1.13.8 - 28 May 2024 =
* Fix bad Ajax request issue.

= 1.13.7 - 22 May 2024 =
* Display posts issue fixed.

= 1.13.6 - 16 May 2024 =
* Remove Ajax requests for posts.

= 1.13.5 - 5 May 2024 =
* set post status to publish

= 1.13.4 - 27 Apr 2024 =
* sanitized field

= 1.13.3 - 27 Apr 2024 =
* Update SDK

= 1.13.2 - 23 Apr 2024 =
* Remove Password filter query for security issues.

= 1.13.1 - 23 Mar 2024 =
* Add user filter on password filter query

= 1.13.0 - 9 Mar 2024 =
* Regular Update

= 1.12.9 - 5 Feb 2024 =
* Add Password Filter Query
* Fix nonce validation issue

= 1.12.8 - 25 Jan 2024 =
* Fix issues.

= 1.12.7 - 25 Jan 2024 =
* Add filter for excerpt or content.
* Option to show all excerpts or content.

= 1.12.6 - 18 Jan 2024 =
* Update FS SDK.
* General improvements and optimizations.

= 1.12.5 - 5 Dec 2023 =
* Fix issues.

= 1.12.4 - 4 Dec 2023 =
* Remove Promo

= 1.12.3 - 28 Nov 2023 =
* Fix issues.

= 1.12.2 - 19 Nov 2023 =
* Improvements

= 1.12.1 - 13 Nov 2023 =
* Update Library

= 1.12.0 - 31 Oct 2023 =
* Show Any Taxonomies on Meta Area
* Display Pages

= 1.11.4 - 02 Oct 2023 =
* Fix the Slider issue

= 1.11.3 - 23 Sep 2023 =
* Update SDK.

= 1.11.2 =
* Fix masonry layout

= 1.11.1 =
* Fix translation for the date.

= 1.11.0 =
* Add option to sort title and meta elements.

= 1.10.9 =
* before and after pseudo-elements effect.

= 1.10.8 =
* Add option to include or exclude posts

= 1.10.7 =
* Add option to exclude current post

= 1.10.6 =
* Add filter update system

= 1.10.5 =
* Fix the Pagination issue

= 1.10.4 =
* Add image alt from feature image

= 1.10.3 =
* Improve Accessibility.

= 1.10.2 =
* Option for adding ellipsis after the excerpt.

= 1.10.1 =
* Fix- multiple image tags appear

= 1.10.0 =
* Add content/text height option
* Add read more position option

= 1.9.9 =
* Fix target el is not dom el

= 1.9.8 =
* Fix the thumbnail issue

= 1.9.7 =
* Title h2 to h3

= 1.8.5 =
* Fixed for FSE

= 1.8.4 =
* Performance improvements

= 1.8.3 =
* Fix excerpt difference

= 1.8.2 =
* Fix side image layout

= 1.8.1 =
* Dynamic excerpt link
* Reduce CSS assets load

= 1.8.0 =
* Remove custom excerpt

= 1.7.9 =
* Default font family removed.

= 1.7.8 =
* Pro feature lists added.

= 1.7.7 =
* Fix free-pro activation conflict.

= 1.7.6 =
* Fix the issue.

= 1.7.5 =
* Fix post ID error.

= 1.7.4 =
* Fix for the reusable block.

= 1.7.3 =
* Fix encountered error.

= 1.7.2 =
* Add translate feature

= 1.7.1 =
* Feature image URL fix for the generated image

= 1.7.0 =
* Performance Improvements

= 1.6.9 =
* PHP code reduce
* Special char render fix

= 1.6.8 =
* Fix Categories Select Option

= 1.6.7 =
* Set thumbnail image size.
* Side image vertical in the mobile device.

= 1.6.6 =
* New settings for taxonomy selection.

= 1.6.5 =
* Regular update

= 1.6.4 =
* Fix ticker post-preview issue

= 1.6.3 =
* Set permalink as permalink settings

= 1.6.2 =
* Gradient Picker fixing

= 1.6.1 =
* Fix author issue.

= 1.6.0 =
* Add ticker post layout.
* Performance upgrade.

= 1.4.2 =
* Fix the hover color in meta elements on the image.

= 1.4.1 =
* Add color options for meta elements on the image.

= 1.4.1 =
* Performance Upgrade.

= 1.3.3 =
* Post excerpt content fix.

= 1.3.2 =
* Categories limit extended.
* Update style.

= 1.3.1 =
* Post types limit extended.

= 1.3 =
* Post Query fixing.

= 1.2 =
* Custom Typography with Google fonts.
* Compatible with block directory
* Fixing Issue
* UI Change.

= 1.1 =
* Compatible with PHP 5.4

= 1.0 =
* Initial Release.