Display Post Types – Post Grid, post list and post sliders

80 Quality Score

Active Installs

17/30

With 7,000 active installs, this is a smaller player compared to alternatives running 30,000 to 100,000 installs, but it still shows steady adoption.

Update Freshness

25/25

Last updated June 2026 and tested against WordPress 7.0, the maintenance signals are current and reassuring.

User Rating

15/15

A perfect 100/100 from 26 reviewers is encouraging, though the sample size is small enough that a few negative experiences could shift the average quickly.

Support Health

8/15

Zero support threads opened (and zero resolved) suggests either the plugin is problem-free or that users are not engaging with the support channel, which makes health hard to verify.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Tested with WordPress 7.0 and requiring PHP 7.2 plus WordPress 5.4, the compatibility range is broad and current.

Scores higher than 77% of indexed plugins

About

Display list of posts, pages or any custom post types anywhere using block and widget. Show as grid, list or posts slider.

Active Installs 7k+

Rating ★★★★★ 5/5

Last Updated 2026-08-23 3:26am GMT

Requires WordPress 5.4+

Tested Up To 7.1

Requires PHP 7.2+

✓ No known vulnerabilities

What It Does

Display Post Types lets you output lists, grids, and sliders of any post type (posts, pages, or custom post types) via Gutenberg blocks and widgets. It works anywhere a block or widget area is supported, so you can drop a curated feed of content into sidebars, pages, or template parts without writing a query.

Who It's For

This is a solid pick for site owners who need to surface custom post types like real estate listings, portfolios, events, or service directories in a structured visual layout. It is especially useful if you rely on the block editor and want a lightweight, no-shortcode-required approach.

Who Should Skip It

If you are already invested in Elementor or page builders like Bricks, the native block-focused approach will feel limiting and you would be better served by a builder-specific addon. Sites that need advanced filtering, faceted search, or AJAX post loaders should also look at heavier alternatives.

The Bottom Line

Display Post Types earns a 79.72/100 overall score with strong maintenance and rating signals, but the small install base and silent support channel keep it from the top tier. It is a dependable, focused tool for block-editor users who need clean post type displays without bloat. For larger projects or builder-heavy workflows, the alternatives above offer more depth and community proof.

Pick this if you want much larger install confidence (100,000) plus stronger filtering controls and Elementor support.

The Post Grid – Shortcode, Gutenberg Blocks and Elementor Addon for Post Grid 84/100

Choose this when you need Elementor widgets alongside Gutenberg blocks and want a similarly mature ecosystem.

Depicter – Popup & Slider Builder 83/100

Go with Depicter if your primary need is polished sliders and popups rather than broad post type querying.

Post Grid Gutenberg Blocks – PostX 83/100

Opt for PostX when you want a richer Gutenberg-first design library with advanced query builders and frontend filtering.

Ultimate Post Kit Addons for Elementor 82/100

Pick this if you build exclusively in Elementor and want many grid, list, and carousel widgets in one package.