Post List Designer – Category Post, Recent Post, Post List
Display WordPress Post on your website in a List or Archive list view. Display category post, archive post, recent post and post list with category.
Safe pick
Yes — Post List Designer is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 80/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 3 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Momentum — downloads up 240.4% vs the previous 30 days
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Post List Designer stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| category post | #18 |
| list post | #10 |
| post archive | #19 |
| post list | #9 |
| recent post | #4 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 from 8 reviews
About Post List Designer
From the official readme · v3.4.4Description
✅ Post List Designer by Category is best for:
- Display post list with beautiful designs (2 designs).
- Display post list with simple/minimal design.
- Display post list with archive design.
- Display post list by category.
Post List Designer by Category is used to display WordPress post with list designs. You can display the latest post on your homepage/frontpage as well as in inner pages.
View FREE DEMO for more details.
Post List Designer allows you to list post by category in a post or page using the shortcode.
The shortcode accepts a category id, the order in which you want the post to display, and the number of posts to display. You can also display the post author, date, excerpt, even the content!
Checkout Premium Version Demo | Buy Premium Version for more designs and options.
Premium Version supports custom post type, custom taxonomy, custom tags, featured post, trending post as well as many cool features.
You can get Post List Designer Premium here!
This WordPress plugin contains 1 shortcode
✅ 1) Post List Shortcode
[pld_post_list]
Following are Post shortcode Parameters:
- Limit : [pld_post_list limit=”10″] (Display latest 10 post and then pagination).
- Category : [pld_post_list category=”category_id OR category_slug”] (Display post categories wise).
- Design: [pld_post_list design=”design-1″] (Select the grid design. Right now there are 2 designs. design-1 and design-2).
- Display Author : [pld_post_list show_author=”true”] (Display Post author OR not. By default value is “true”. Values are “true” and “false”)
- Display Content : [pld_post_list show_content=”true” ] (Display post Short content OR not. By default value is “true”. Options are “true” and “false”).
- Display Date : [pld_post_list show_date=”false”] (Display Post date OR not. By default value is “true”. Options are “true” and “false”)
- Display Category Name : [pld_post_list show_category_name=”true” ] (Display post category name OR not. By default value is “true”. Options are “true” and “false”).
- Display Tags : [pld_post_list show_tags=”true”] (show post tags or not.)
- Content Words Limit : [pld_post_list content_words_limit=”30″ ] (Control post short content Words limit. By default limit is 20 words).
- Display Comments : [pld_post_list show_comments=”true”] (Show post comments or not.)
- Post Order : [pld_post_list order=”DESC”] (Designates the ascending or descending order of the ‘orderby’ parameter. Defaults to ‘DESC’. Values are “DESC” and “ASC”)
- Post Order by : [pld_post_list orderby=”post_date”] (Sort retrieved posts by parameter. Defaults to ‘date’ (post_date). One or more options can be passed. ‘none’,ID’,’author’,’title’,’name’,rand’,date’)
- Pagination : [pld_post_list pagination=”true”] (show post pagination or not.)
- Pagination Type : [pld_post_list pagination_type=”prev-next”] (pagination type. values are “numeric” OR “prev-next”. By default is numeric)
✅ 2) Post Simple/Minimal List Shortcode
[pld_simple_list]
Following are Post shortcode Parameters:
- Limit : [pld_simple_list limit=”10″] (Display latest 10 post and then pagination).
- Category : [pld_simple_list category=”category_id OR category_slug”] (Display post categories wise).
- List Style : [pld_simple_list list_style=”ul”] (Select list type. By default value is “ul” You can use ‘ul’ OR ‘ol’).
- Title Tag : [pld_simple_list title_tag=”div”] (Select title tag. By default value is “div”. You can use ‘h2’ OR ‘h3’ etc).
- Display Author : [pld_simple_list show_author=”true”] (Display Post author OR not. By default value is “false”. Values are “true” and “false”)
- Display Content : [pld_simple_list show_content=”true” ] (Display post Short content OR not. By default value is “false”. Options are “true” and “false”).
- Show Read More : [pld_simple_list show_read_more=”true” ] (Display read more link OR not. By default value is “false”. Options are “true” and “false”).
- Display Date : [pld_simple_list show_date=”false”] (Display Post date OR not. By default value is “false”. Options are “true” and “false”)
- Display Category Name : [pld_simple_list show_category_name=”true” ] (Display post category name OR not. By default value is “false”. Options are “true” and “false”).
- Display Comments : [pld_simple_list show_comments=”true”] (Show post comments or not.)
- Content Words Limit : [pld_simple_list content_words_limit=”30″ ] (Control post short content Words limit. By default limit is 20 words).
- Post Order : [pld_simple_list order=”DESC”] (Designates the ascending or descending order of the ‘orderby’ parameter. Defaults to ‘DESC’. Values are “DESC” and “ASC”)
- Post Order by : [pld_simple_list orderby=”post_date”] (Sort retrieved posts by parameter. Defaults to ‘date’ (post_date). One or more options can be passed. ‘none’,ID’,’author’,’title’,’name’,rand’,date’)
- Display Image : [pld_simple_list show_image=”false”] (Display Post image OR not. By default value is “false”. Options are “true” and “false”)
- Pagination : [pld_simple_list pagination=”true”] (show post pagination or not.)
- Pagination Type : [pld_simple_list pagination_type=”prev-next”] (pagination type. values are “numeric” OR “prev-next”. By default is numeric)
✅ 3) Post Archive List Shortcode
[pld_archive_list]
Following are Post shortcode Parameters:
- Limit : [pld_archive_list limit=”10″] (Display latest 10 post and then pagination).
- Category : [pld_archive_list category=”category_id OR category_slug”] (Display post categories wise).
- List Style : [pld_archive_list list_style=”ul”] (Select list type. By default value is “ul” You can use ‘ul’ OR ‘ol’).
- Title Tag : [pld_archive_list title_tag=”div”] (Select title tag. By default value is “div”. You can use ‘h2’ OR ‘h3’ etc).
- Display Author : [pld_archive_list show_author=”true”] (Display Post author OR not. By default value is “false”. Values are “true” and “false”)
- Display Content : [pld_archive_list show_content=”true” ] (Display post Short content OR not. By default value is “false”. Options are “true” and “false”).
- Show Read More : [pld_archive_list show_read_more=”true” ] (Display read more link OR not. By default value is “false”. Options are “true” and “false”).
- Display Date : [pld_archive_list show_date=”false”] (Display Post date OR not. By default value is “false”. Options are “true” and “false”)
- Display Category Name : [pld_archive_list show_category_name=”true” ] (Display post category name OR not. By default value is “false”. Options are “true” and “false”).
- Display Comments : [pld_archive_list show_comments=”true”] (Show post comments or not.)
- Content Words Limit : [pld_archive_list content_words_limit=”30″ ] (Control post short content Words limit. By default limit is 20 words).
- Post Order : [pld_archive_list order=”DESC”] (Designates the ascending or descending order of the ‘orderby’ parameter. Defaults to ‘DESC’. Values are “DESC” and “ASC”)
- Post Order by : [pld_archive_list orderby=”post_date”] (Sort retrieved posts by parameter. Defaults to ‘date’ (post_date). One or more options can be passed. ‘none’,ID’,’author’,’title’,’name’,rand’,date’)
- Display Image : [pld_archive_list show_image=”false”] (Display Post image OR not. By default value is “false”. Options are “true” and “false”)
- Pagination : [pld_archive_list pagination=”true”] (show post pagination or not.)
- Pagination Type : [pld_archive_list pagination_type=”prev-next”] (pagination type. values are “numeric” OR “prev-next”. By default is numeric)
✅ Stunning Features:
- Display post in list view.
- Display post as archive view.
- Display post list category wise.
- 100% mobile & tablet responsive.
- Work in any WordPress theme.
- Lightweight, Fast & Powerful.
- And more features coming soon!
PRO Features Include :
Premium Version
* 10+ Designs
* Create multiple layout.
* Works with any Custom Post Type.
* Works with any Custom Taxonomy.
* Works with any Custom Tags.
* Set custom link for post.
* Featured Post Functionality.
* Trending Post Functionality.
* Multiple Post Type Functionality.
* 5 Types of different pagination.
* Load More and Prev – Next Ajax Pagination.
* Infinite Scroll Pagination.
* Shortcode Generator with Live Preview Panel – No hassles for documentation.
* Amazing Shortcode Template Functionality – Control your shortcode from one place on various location!!
* Set “Order” and “Orderby” sorting parameters via shortcode.
* Drag & Drop Post Order Change.
* WPBakery Page Builder support.
* Elementor Page Builder support.
* 100% Multi language.
* Many more other features also…View PRO DEMO and Features for additional information.
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Installation
- Upload the ‘post-list-designer’ folder to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory.
- Activate the ‘post-list-designer’ list plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
Why My Blog Page is not changed OR Blog Page Design is same like Theme Design?
Blog page content is handled by WordPress it self. To enable plugin design on Blog page, you need to make sure that Blog page should not be selected on posts page of Reading settings. Please refer screenshot and make this changes with your WordPress setup. Blog page is already created If “Blog” page is already created and assigned that page as a “Posts page” under WordPress Settings > Reading then please de-select this setting. Once you de-select this setting, open your “Blog” page in edit mode and add the plugin shortcode (Shortcodes are shown under Getting Started section of plugin menu)…
I want to display latest post list on my home page or any other page
To display post list designs on your home page or any other page just use the following shortcode: [pld_post_list limit="5" pagination="false"] This code will display latest 5 posts on your desired page.
Does Post List Designer plugin have pagination?
Yes, Post List Designer plugin have pagination feature. There are still four types of different pagination like “Load More”, “Infinite Scroll” and etc available in Pro version.
What about custom post type support?
Custom Post type support only available with Post List Designer PRO version.
Will Post List Designer plugin work with my theme?
Yes, Post List Designer will work with any WordPress themes, but may require some styling changes to make it compatible with your theme. If you are facing any compatibility issue with Post List Designer plugin then please contact us at Support Forum page.
Where can I find complete shortcode parameters?
Each shortcode parameters can be found on this page at plugin “Details” tab.
Where can I ask for help or talk for plugin issues?
If you need any help, you can ask it at Post List Designer plugin Support Forum page.
Changelog
Initial release.
3.4.4 (10 Sep, 2026)
- [*] Check compatibility with WordPress 7.1
- [*] Update Freemius SDK to latest version 2.13.4
3.4.3 (05 April, 2026)
- [*] Check compatibility with WordPress 7.0
- [*] Update Freemius SDK to latest version 2.13.1
3.4.2 (04 Jan, 2026)
- [*] Updated plugin website links.
3.4.1 (06 Dec, 2025)
- [*] Check compatibility with WordPress 6.9
- [*] Update Freemius SDK to latest version 2.13.0
3.4 (22 Oct, 2025)
- [*] Check compatibility with WordPress 6.8.3
- [*] Check compatibility with PHP version 8.3.26
3.3.11 (23 Sept, 2025)
- [*] Update Freemius SDK to latest version 2.12.2
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FAQ
Post List Designer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Post List Designer free?
Yes. Post List Designer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. The developer also sells premium add-ons or a Pro version with extra features.
Is Post List Designer safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Post List Designer is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 80/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Post List Designer?
Post List Designer is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 45,986 times since it launched in April 2018. It was downloaded 1,062 times in the last 30 days.
Does Post List Designer work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Post List Designer up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.7 or newer.
What PHP version does Post List Designer need?
Post List Designer requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Post List Designer last updated?
The latest version, 3.4.4, was released on September 10, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Who makes Post List Designer?
Post List Designer is developed and maintained by InfornWeb.
What are the best alternatives to Post List Designer?
The most popular alternatives to Post List Designer are Bake Posts (30+ installs).
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