Content Views – Post Grid & Filter (Shortcode, Blocks, Elementor Widgets)

84 Quality Score

Active Installs

23/30

With 100,000 active installs, the plugin has a respectable reach though it sits well behind million-install competitors in the same space.

Update Freshness

25/25

Last updated May 2026 and tested against WordPress 7.0, the plugin shows strong and current maintenance activity.

User Rating

14/15

A 96 out of 100 rating across 333 reviews indicates high user satisfaction and dependable day-to-day performance.

Support Health

8/15

Only 1 support thread exists with a 0% resolution rate, which is a concern given how small that sample size is and the lack of visible staff engagement.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Compatibility is excellent, requiring only PHP 5.6 and WordPress 3.3, while being tested on the latest 7.0 release, so it runs almost anywhere.

Scores higher than 94% of indexed plugins

About

Easy to show posts, pages, custom posts in customizable grid, list, slider, accordion... Available as Widgets (for Elementor), Shortcode, and Blocks.

Active Installs 100k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.8/5

Last Updated 2026-08-31 8:56am GMT

Requires WordPress 5.0+

Tested Up To 7.1

Requires PHP 5.6+

Security History

6 known vulnerabilities, all patched

6 Medium

Most recent: September 4, 2026

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Content Views – Post Grid & Filter (Shortcode, Blocks, Elementor Widgets) < 4.5.1.2 - Missing Authorization Medium

September 4, 2026 Patched in ["4.5.1.2"] CVE-2026-17517

Content Views <= 4.4 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) SQL Injection Medium

August 3, 2026 Patched in ["4.5"] CVE-2026-15361

Content Views <= 4.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Grid and List Widgets Medium

September 5, 2025 Patched in ["4.2"] CVE-2025-8722

Content Views – Post Grid & Filter, Recent Posts, Category Posts, & More (Gutenberg Blocks and Shortcode) <= 3.7.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via pagingType Parameter Medium

May 6, 2024 Patched in ["3.7.2"] CVE-2024-4446

Content Views – Post Grid & Filter, Recent Posts, Category Posts, & More (Gutenberg Blocks and Shortcode) <= 3.7.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Widget Post Overlay Medium

April 24, 2024 Patched in ["3.7.1"] CVE-2024-3929

Content Views <= 3.6.2 - Authenticated(Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via settings Medium

January 22, 2024 Patched in ["3.6.3"] CVE-2024-0612

What It Does

Content Views lets WordPress users display any post type in customizable layouts including grids, lists, sliders, and accordions. It works as Gutenberg blocks, Elementor widgets, and standard shortcodes, so it fits different page builder workflows. The plugin covers common display needs like recent posts, category filtering, and post grids without requiring custom code.

Who It's For

This plugin is a solid fit for bloggers, news sites, and small business directories that need flexible post listings without building custom queries. It works well for site owners who want one plugin to handle Elementor widgets, Gutenberg blocks, and shortcodes in tandem. Agencies building client sites with mixed editor preferences will appreciate the triple-format support.

Who Should Skip It

If you already use a full Elementor addons suite like Essential Addons or Ultimate Addons, you likely do not need a dedicated post grid plugin since those bundles cover similar functionality. Developers comfortable writing WP_Query and shortcodes will find more control in a lighter solution or custom code.

The Bottom Line

Content Views scores 84.29 out of 100 and delivers flexible post display across blocks, widgets, and shortcodes with near-flawless user ratings and very active maintenance. The support track record is thin, so buyers who value rapid helpdesk responses may want to weigh that carefully. For most content-heavy WordPress sites that need a single, reliable post grid and filter tool, it remains a strong pick.

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