Advanced Queries

80 Quality Score

Active Installs

18/30

With 10,000 active installs, this is a niche plugin with modest reach compared to the million-install alternatives in the same space.

Update Freshness

25/25

It was updated on June 23, 2026 and explicitly tested with WordPress 7.0.0, which signals strong, recent maintenance.

User Rating

15/15

A 98 out of 100 across 40 reviews is excellent, though the small sample size means the rating should be read with some caution.

Support Health

8/15

Zero support threads, both open and resolved, leaves the support health question completely unanswered.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Full marks here: it requires only PHP 7.0.0 and WordPress 4.6, and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.0.

Scores higher than 79% of indexed plugins

About

An Elementor extension that allows you to easily dynamically query your posts, portfolio, and loop grid widget results without custom query IDs.

Active Installs 10k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.9/5

Last Updated 2026-06-23 10:01am GMT

Requires WordPress 4.6+

Tested Up To 7.0.0

Requires PHP 7.0.0+

✓ No known vulnerabilities

What It Does

Advanced Queries is an Elementor extension that lets you filter and customize the posts shown in Elementor's Posts, Portfolio, and Loop Grid widgets directly from the widget settings. Instead of writing custom WP_Query code or relying on Query IDs, you can set taxonomy, author, date range, and ordering rules through a visual interface. It is purpose-built for Elementor users who want dynamic listings without touching PHP.

Who It's For

This plugin is a strong fit for Elementor-based sites that need dynamic content grids, including real estate listings, portfolio showcases, event directories, job boards, and news or magazine layouts. It works best for users comfortable inside Elementor's widget panel but who want more query flexibility than the default widgets provide. Small studios and freelancers building client sites with Elementor will get the most mileage from it.

Who Should Skip It

If you are not already building with Elementor, this plugin offers nothing useful, since every feature depends on Elementor widgets. Users who need broad query controls across the entire site, or who prefer block-based editing with native WP_Query blocks, should look elsewhere.

The Bottom Line

Advanced Queries earns a solid 80.11 out of 100, driven by clean maintenance, high ratings, and modern WordPress compatibility. The trade-off is small install base and zero public support history, so buyers are betting on the developer rather than a track record. It is a sensible, focused tool for Elementor users who need better post queries without writing code.

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