Query Loop Load More
This WordPress plugin adds a load more option to the Query Loop Pagination block in Gutenberg, allowing users to load more posts without refreshing the page. It replaces the traditional Previous Next and numbered…
Use with caution
Query Loop Load More works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.
- Momentum — downloads up 33.4% vs the previous 30 days
- Small user base (800+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Query Loop Load More stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block-editor | >100 |
| full-site-editing | #25 |
| gutenberg | >100 |
| load more | #4 |
| query loop | #3 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About Query Loop Load More
From the official readme · v1.0.18Description
This WordPress plugin adds a load more option to the Query Loop Pagination block in Gutenberg, allowing users to load more posts without refreshing the page. It replaces the traditional Previous Next and numbered pagination, with a customizable, Load More button.
Instructions
To use this plugin, you must first add the Query Loop block into your post content, then add the Pagination block inside the Query Loop. When working with the Pagination block, you will see new options to enable load more on the block.
The load more option allows you to set a loading text parameter and also the button text. The load more button works with the alignment options and arrow options of the pagination block.
Here is how to enable the load more option:
- Add the Query Loop block to your post content.
- Inside the Query Loop block, add the Pagination block.
- In the Pagination block settings, enable the “Load More” option.
- Set the loading text parameter and the button text.
- Customize the alignment and arrow options if desired.
That’s it! Your visitors can now load more posts by clicking the load more button without refreshing the page.
Customization Options
- Alignment: Use standard block editor settings to set the alignment of the load more button
- Button: Choose the button option for users to click to load more posts
- Button Text: Customize the load more button text
- Loading Text: Customize the text for the post loading state
- Infinite Scroll: Choose this option to allow new posts to load automatically when users reach the bottom of the feed
- Color: Customize the color of the load more button and the loading state icon when using the infinite scroll option
- Update URL: Choose this option to update the browser’s URL when loading more posts
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/query-loop-load-moredirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
How can I download the plugin file?
You can download the file from the WordPress.org plugin library here.
Where and how can I submit a bug report or feature request?
You can share your feedback by creating an issue on our public repo here. We can’t guarantee the turnaround time for bug fixes, but we can guarantee that all issues will be triaged. The plugin is open source, so feel free to work on your desired functionality changes and create a PR with the fix.
How do I edit the text of the block?
In the block settings, you can replace the default text Load More with whatever text you’d like.
How do I change the color?
In the current version, the button background color pulls from your theme’s button color.
Changelog
1.0.18
- Fix – Updated composer.json PHP requirement from 8.3 to 8.0 to match plugin requirements
1.0.17
- Fix – potential issue infinite scroll not triggering if button is at the bottom of the viewport
- Fix – Page parameter for inherited queries
- Fix – Page parameter for custom query page when not set
- Fix – Keep current URL parameters when fetching new posts and updating the location URL
- Update – Changed event listener of manual load more buttons to be attached to the document instead of each individual button
1.0.16
- Fix – Makes query loops QueryID agnostic and fixes multiple loops in a page where one exhausts before the other.
1.0.15
- Optimisation – Assets only load on pages using a pagination block.
- Fix – Query loops now correctly use QueryID, allows supporting multiple queries on the page.
1.0.14
- Fix – Fixed posts not loading on infinite scroll if site has no footer.
1.0.13
- Fix – Fixed link without text when inifnite scroll is enabled.
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FAQ
Query Loop Load More: quick answers
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Is Query Loop Load More free?
Yes. Query Loop Load More is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Query Loop Load More safe to use in 2026?
Query Loop Load More works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Query Loop Load More?
Query Loop Load More is active on 800+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,787 times since it launched in August 2024. It was downloaded 1,058 times in the last 30 days.
Does Query Loop Load More work with WordPress 7.1?
Query Loop Load More 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 Query Loop Load More need?
Query Loop Load More requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Query Loop Load More last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.18, was released on June 3, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes Query Loop Load More?
Query Loop Load More is developed and maintained by Automattic.
What are the best alternatives to Query Loop Load More?
The most popular alternatives to Query Loop Load More are Classic Editor (8M+ installs), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+ installs) and Disable Gutenberg (500K+ installs).
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