Pixel Clusters
Pixel Clusters is a powerful yet simple WordPress plugin that allows you to create beautiful clusters of posts, categories, tags, and products using shortcodes.
Use with caution
Pixel Clusters works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Pixel Clusters stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| categories | >100 |
| cluster | #2 |
| posts | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
| tags | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Pixel Clusters
From the official readme · v2.1.3Description
Pixel Clusters is a powerful yet simple WordPress plugin that allows you to create beautiful clusters of posts, categories, tags, and products using shortcodes.
🚀 Key Features
- Gutenberg Block: Native block editor support with live preview
- 4 Display Modes: Choose from full articles, card layouts, simple lists, or product grids
- Multiple Content Sources: Works with categories, tags, custom post types, and WooCommerce
- Fully Responsive: Looks great on all devices – desktop, tablet, and mobile
- Modern Admin Interface: Clean, AJAX-powered admin panel with live preview
- WooCommerce Integration: Display products with prices and add-to-cart buttons
- Custom Post Type Support: Works with any registered custom post type and taxonomy
- Easy to Use: Simple shortcode generator or Gutenberg block – no coding required
- Performance Optimized: Lightweight and fast-loading
- Accessibility Ready: Full keyboard navigation and screen reader support
🎨 Display Modes
- Full Article – Image, title, and excerpt in a clean layout
- Cards – Beautiful card grid with images and titles
- List – Simple, elegant list of post titles
- Products – WooCommerce products with prices and cart buttons
📝 How to Use
Using Gutenberg Block (Recommended):
- Open the Block Editor in any post or page
- Click the + button to add a block
- Search for “Pixel Cluster” or find it in the Widgets category
- Configure settings in the block sidebar
- See live preview directly in the editor
Using Shortcode Generator:
- Go to Clusters in your WordPress admin menu
- Select your preferred display mode
- Choose the content type (categories, tags, custom post type, etc.)
- Set the number of posts to display
- Copy the generated shortcode
- Paste it in any post, page, or widget
💡 Example Shortcodes
Display 4 posts from a category:
[cluster type=”1″ tag_id=”5″ modo=”1″ numero=”4″]
Display products from WooCommerce:
[cluster type=”4″ modo=”4″ numero=”6″]
Display custom post type:
[cluster type=”3″ post_type=”portfolio” taxonomy=”portfolio_cat” tag_id=”10″ modo=”2″ numero=”3″]
🔧 Shortcode Parameters
- type – Content source: 1=Categories, 2=Tags, 3=Custom Post Type, 4=WooCommerce Categories, 5=WooCommerce Tags
- tag_id – The term ID to filter by (optional)
- modo – Display mode: 1=Full, 2=Cards, 3=List, 4=Products
- numero – Number of posts to display (default: 4)
- post_type – Custom post type slug (for type=3)
- taxonomy – Custom taxonomy slug (for type=3)
Privacy Policy
Pixel Clusters does not collect, store, or share any personal data. The plugin does not use cookies, tracking, or external services.
Installation
Automatic Installation
- Go to Plugins → Add New in your WordPress admin
- Search for “Pixel Clusters”
- Click Install Now and then Activate
Manual Installation
- Download the plugin ZIP file
- Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Choose the ZIP file and click Install Now
- Activate the plugin
FTP Installation
- Download and unzip the plugin
- Upload the
pixel-clustersfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate through the Plugins menu in WordPress
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with custom post types?
Yes! Pixel Clusters fully supports custom post types and their taxonomies. Select “Custom Post Type” in the generator and choose your post type and taxonomy.
Is it compatible with WooCommerce?
Absolutely! Display your WooCommerce products with prices and add-to-cart buttons. Select mode 4 (Products) for the best WooCommerce experience.
Can I customize the styling?
Yes, all elements have CSS classes that you can target in your theme’s stylesheet or the WordPress Customizer.
Is it responsive?
Yes! All display modes are fully responsive and look great on mobile devices, tablets, and desktops.
Does it support Gutenberg?
Yes! Pixel Clusters includes a native Gutenberg block with full support for: * Live preview in the editor * All display modes and content types * Block alignment (wide and full width) * Server-side rendering for accurate previews Simply search for “Pixel Cluster” in the block inserter to add it to your content.
Is it translation ready?
Yes! The plugin is fully translatable and includes a POT file for translations.
Changelog
New Gutenberg block support! Create post clusters directly in the block editor with live preview. Fully backward compatible with existing shortcodes.
2.1.3
- Prevents authenticated non-admin users from enumerating site taxonomies/terms.
2.1.2
- Tested and confirmed compatible with WordPress 6.9.
- Routine code review and compliance validation.
2.1.1
- Minor Change
2.1.0
Gutenberg Block Support
- New: Native Gutenberg block for the block editor
- New: Live preview in the block editor
- New: Block sidebar controls for all settings
- New: Support for wide and full width alignments
- New: Server-side rendering for accurate previews
- New: Dynamic category/tag/taxonomy loading
- Improved: Better integration with WordPress 6.9 block editor
2.0.0
Major Update – Complete Redesign
- New: Modern, AJAX-powered admin interface
- New: Live shortcode preview feature
- New: Tab-based navigation (Generator / Documentation)
- New: Toast notifications for user feedback
- New: CSS variables for easy customization
- New: Grid-based responsive layouts
- New: Improved accessibility (WCAG 2.1 compliant)
- New: Support for WordPress admin color schemes
- Improved: Complete CSS rewrite with modern standards
- Improved: Better WooCommerce integration
- Improved: Enhanced security with proper escaping and nonces
- Improved: Code refactored using OOP principles
- Improved: Performance optimizations
- Improved: Mobile responsive design
- Fixed: Various bug fixes and improvements
- Compatibility: Tested with WordPress 6.9
- Compatibility: Tested with PHP 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3
1.0.8
- Tested and confirmed compatibility with WordPress 6.9
- Updated Clipboard API to modern standard
- Improved output escaping for security
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FAQ
Pixel Clusters: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Pixel Clusters free?
Yes. Pixel Clusters is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Pixel Clusters safe to use in 2026?
Pixel Clusters works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Pixel Clusters?
Pixel Clusters is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,520 times since it launched in August 2019. It was downloaded 131 times in the last 30 days.
Does Pixel Clusters work with WordPress 7.1?
Pixel Clusters is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Pixel Clusters need?
Pixel Clusters requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Pixel Clusters last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.3, was released on May 19, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes Pixel Clusters?
Pixel Clusters is developed and maintained by Mex Avila.
What are the best alternatives to Pixel Clusters?
The most popular alternatives to Pixel Clusters are List category posts (80K+ installs), Media Library Assistant (70K+ installs) and Tag, Category, and Taxonomy… (40K+ installs).
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