Layout Modes

PRO - Requires MediaVerse Pro. This feature is not in the free plugin.

Transform your media community’s look with one click - choose the visual style that fits your audience, from Instagram-style grids to Pinterest masonry boards.

What You Can Do

• Switch between four distinct visual layouts without touching code
• Match your community’s purpose: photo sharing, discovery, portfolios, or design showcases
• Drop a specific layout on any page with its dedicated block or shortcode (Instagram, Flickr, Pinterest, Dribbble feed)
• Conditionally switch the active layout by page context using the mvs_active_layout filter

The Four Layouts at a Glance

Mode	Best For
Instagram	Photo-sharing communities, daily uploads, stories
Pinterest	Inspiration boards, discovery-focused sites
Flickr	Photography portfolios, camera clubs
Dribbble	Design showcases, creative portfolios

How to Switch Layouts (for Site Owners)

1. Go to MediaVerse > Settings > Display
2. Find the Layout option and select your preferred mode: Instagram Feed, Pinterest Masonry, Flickr Justified or Dribbble Shots. The free layouts, such as the square grid, are in the same list.
3. Click Save Changes - the explore page and all profile media tabs update immediately

Choosing a free layout puts the feed back on the plain grid.

What Changes for Users When You Switch Layouts

• The explore/browse page re-renders in the new layout style
• All user profile media tabs switch to the new layout automatically
• The lightbox is the same in every layout: same actions, same comments
• The media count in a member’s profile header counts only the items the visitor may see, on every layout
• Stories appear above the grid in Instagram mode only
• Search and tag filtering behave identically to the default layout, including the empty states (2.2.0): a zero-result search shows “No results for …” with a Browse-all button and popular-tag chips, and an unknown tag shows “Tag not found” instead of an unfiltered feed

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Choosing a Layout Mode

The selected mode applies to the explore archive and the user profile media tab. For a specific layout on a specific page, use that layout’s own block (e.g. Instagram Feed) or shortcode (e.g. [mvs_pro_instagram_feed]) instead of relying on the global setting.

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Instagram Mode

Perfect for photo-sharing communities and daily uploads.

The Instagram layout renders a vertical card feed. Each post shows the author avatar, full-width photo, reaction/comment/share buttons, like count, caption, and inline comment box - identical to the Instagram experience.

• When Stories is switched on, the stories bar appears above the feed
• Each card has heart, comment, share, and favorite buttons (and a Boost button when boosts are on)
• Clicking “Expand” opens the lightbox with the full media detail view
• Other users’ posts show a “Following” button in the card header

Feed template: templates/layouts/instagram/feed.php Profile template: templates/layouts/instagram/profile.php

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Pinterest Mode

Ideal for inspiration boards, discovery-focused sites, and mixed-format content.

The Pinterest layout uses a masonry algorithm that preserves each image’s original proportions. Cards include the media title and a truncated description below the image.

• Columns follow the screen width: 4 on desktop, 3 on tablets, 2 on small tablets, 1 on phones (the Grid Columns setting applies to the square grid only)
• A Load More button at the end of the feed loads the next page

Feed template: templates/layouts/pinterest/feed.php Profile template: templates/layouts/pinterest/profile.php

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Flickr Mode

Best for photography portfolios, camera clubs, and image-quality-focused communities.

The Flickr layout uses a justified gallery algorithm: images in each row are resized to fill the full container width while maintaining a consistent row height.

• Clicking an image opens the lightbox
• A member’s profile shows the same justified gallery, limited to their media

Feed template: templates/layouts/flickr/feed.php Profile template: templates/layouts/flickr/profile.php

Drop the Flickr layout on a specific page with the Flickr Feed block or the [mvs_pro_flickr_feed] shortcode.

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Dribbble Mode

Great for design showcases, creative portfolios, and high-resolution work.

The Dribbble layout presents media as large portfolio shots in a responsive grid (cards at least 300px wide, one column on phones). Each card shows the title, view count, and reaction count on hover. This layout is optimised for high-resolution PNG and GIF files.

• A member’s profile shows the same grid, limited to their media

Feed template: templates/layouts/dribbble/feed.php Profile template: templates/layouts/dribbble/profile.php

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Putting a Specific Layout on a Specific Page

Each layout ships as its own block and shortcode, so you can mix layouts across pages without changing the global setting:

Layout	Block	Shortcode
Instagram	Instagram Feed	[mvs_pro_instagram_feed]
Flickr	Flickr Feed	[mvs_pro_flickr_feed]
Pinterest	Pinterest Feed	[mvs_pro_pinterest_feed]
Dribbble	Dribbble Feed	[mvs_pro_dribbble_feed]

Overriding the Active Layout in Code

The active layout passes through the mvs_active_layout filter, so you can switch it by context:

add_filter( 'mvs_active_layout', function( $layout ) {
    // Force the Flickr layout on archive pages.
    if ( is_post_type_archive( 'mvs_media' ) ) {
        return 'flickr';
    }
    return $layout;
} );