Post Theming
Allows you to change how posts will appear in lists on your web site.
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Post Theming shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.1 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Post Theming stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| contents | >100 |
| index | >100 |
| pages | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Post Theming
From the official readme · v0.3Description
Allows you to change how posts will appear in lists on your web site.
Features
- Add multiple rows with different columns per row.
- Uses featured images and allows for custom image sizes for each row.
- Option to show a different title and/or content in the lists.
- You choose which list pages will use the formatting.
- Select what post types to theme.
Installation
- Upload
post-themingfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Configure the plugin on the settings screen in the Posts menu.
Changelog
No bug fixes, but allows you to select which post types to theme.
0.3 – February 19th, 2010
- Cleaned up the code and moved the CSS into the correct WordPress filters.
- Fixed an issue where languages would not load properly.
- Added options to select which post types are themed.
- Fixed an issue where the post theming meta box was not displayed on all post types.
0.2 – September 1st, 2010
- Added an option to apply the style on pages – fixes and issue where all pages used the theming.
- Added an option to apply the style on single posts.
- Fixed the display on the options page for selecting the types of pages.
- Added a .pot file for the plugin for language translation.
0.1 – August 26th, 2010
- Initial Release
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FAQ
Post Theming: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Post Theming free?
Yes. Post Theming is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Post Theming safe to use in 2026?
Post Theming shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Post Theming?
Post Theming is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,385 times since it launched in August 2010. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.
Does Post Theming work with WordPress 7.1?
Post Theming is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Post Theming last updated?
The latest version, 0.3, was released on February 19, 2011 (16 years ago).
Who makes Post Theming?
Post Theming is developed and maintained by GrandSlambert.
What are the best alternatives to Post Theming?
The most popular alternatives to Post Theming are Schedule Content Block (400+ installs), Replace Contents (200+ installs) and Treeview On Contents (40+ installs).
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