Blog Blocks
6 blocks for displaying your WordPress posts in beautiful layouts – carousels, sliders, tickers, and timelines.
Post Carousel
Blog posts in horizontal carousel format.
What You Can Do
- Display posts in sliding carousel
- Filter by category or tag
- Show excerpt, date, author, categories
- Control how many posts appear at once
Settings
| Setting | Options | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Posts Per View | 1-6 | 3 for desktop |
| Category Filter | Select categories | Your main category |
| Order By | Date, Title, Random | Date |
| Show Excerpt | Yes/No | Yes |
| Excerpt Length | Words | 20 |
| Show Date | Yes/No | Yes |
| Show Author | Yes/No | Optional |
| Autoplay | Yes/No | Yes |
Best For
- Featured posts on homepage
- Related articles at end of posts
- Latest news section
- Blog highlights
Posts Carousel
Alternative post carousel with card layout.
What You Can Do
- Display posts as styled cards
- Multiple cards per slide
- Control image aspect ratio
- Style card appearance
Settings
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Query | Category, Tag, Author |
| Cards Per Slide | 1-4 |
| Show Image | Yes/No |
| Image Ratio | 16:9, 4:3, Square |
| Card Style | Shadow, Border, Flat |
Best For
- News sections
- Article highlights
- Content recommendations
Post Slider
Full-width hero slider featuring posts.
What You Can Do
- Create dramatic full-width sliders
- Overlay text on featured images
- Control content position
- Add gradient overlays
Settings
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Posts | Select or query |
| Slide Height | Pixels or viewport |
| Overlay Opacity | 0-100% |
| Content Position | Left, Center, Right |
| Show Title | Yes/No |
| Show Excerpt | Yes/No |
| Read More Button | Yes/No |
Best For
- Hero sections
- Featured article sliders
- News highlights
- Magazine-style homepages
Posts Revolution
Dynamic posts grid with filtering animation.
What You Can Do
- Display posts with category filters
- Animated filtering transitions
- Load more functionality
- Multiple layout styles
Settings
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Layout Style | Grid, Masonry |
| Filter Tabs | Yes/No (by category) |
| Animation | Fade, Slide, Scale |
| Load More | Button/Infinite |
| Posts Per Page | Number |
Best For
- Blog archives
- News sections
- Content hubs
- Magazine layouts
Posts Ticker
Scrolling news ticker bar.
What You Can Do
- Create scrolling headline ticker
- Add label (e.g., “Breaking News”)
- Control scroll speed
- Pause on hover
Settings
| Setting | Options | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Label | Text | “Latest News” |
| Scroll Speed | Slow, Medium, Fast | Medium |
| Direction | Left, Right | Left |
| Post Count | Number | 10 |
| Category | Filter | News category |
| Pause on Hover | Yes/No | Yes |
Best For
- Breaking news
- Announcements bar
- Updates strip
- Alert notifications
Post Timeline
Posts displayed in timeline format.
What You Can Do
- Show posts on vertical timeline
- Display dates as timeline markers
- Add icon markers
- Paginate long timelines
Settings
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Timeline Style | Vertical |
| Date Format | Customizable |
| Icon Markers | Yes/No |
| Posts Per Page | Number |
| Load More | Button |
Best For
- Blog archives
- News history
- Company updates
- Event logs
Choosing the Right Blog Block
| You Want… | Use This Block |
|---|---|
| Hero section with posts | Post Slider |
| Posts in sidebar or homepage section | Post Carousel |
| Filterable blog archive | Posts Revolution |
| Breaking news strip | Posts Ticker |
| Historical blog archive | Post Timeline |
| Card-style post display | Posts Carousel |