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Post grid and filter ultimate

by Essential Plugin

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76 Quality Score
Active Installs
17/30

With 5,000 active installs and a popularity sub-score of 55/30, the plugin sits in the lower-mid range for adoption, well behind comparable grid tools.

Update Freshness
23/25

A full 100/25 maintenance score is supported by an update on 2026-02-20 and confirmation against WordPress 6.9.4, which is recent and reassuring.

User Rating
14/15

A 94/100 rating from 31 voters is genuinely strong, though the small sample size means it should be treated as an early signal rather than proof of long-term quality.

Support Health
8/15

A 0.0% resolution rate on a single open thread in the support forum is too thin to call either way, but it is not a confidence-builder for users who expect active help.

WP Compatibility
15/15

The compatibility score is 100/15 because the plugin requires only WordPress 4.0, has been tested on 6.9.4, and declares no PHP version floor, giving it very broad install reach.

Scores higher than 52% of indexed plugins

About

A quick, easy way to display WordPress post in grid view and post grid with filter. Also work with Gutenberg shortcode block.

Active Installs 5k+
Rating ★★★★½ 4.7/5
Last Updated 2026-02-20 6:48pm GMT
Requires WordPress 4.0+
Tested Up To 6.9.4

Security History

2 known vulnerabilities, all patched
1 Critical 1 Medium

Most recent: April 9, 2026

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What It Does

Post grid and filter ultimate renders WordPress posts in a responsive grid layout with category-based filtering, letting visitors sort content without page reloads. It works through a shortcode that can be dropped into the classic editor or the Gutenberg shortcode block, so it fits both editing workflows. The plugin is intended as a lightweight alternative to heavier page builder solutions for displaying grouped content.

Who It's For

This plugin suits site owners running blogs, portfolios, news publications, recipe sites, or any archive that needs to be browsable by category without coding custom templates. It is a good fit for users who want a simple shortcode-based grid without committing to Elementor or another full page builder. Smaller editorial teams on a tight budget will get the most out of it.

Who Should Skip It

If you already use Elementor, the Livemesh Addons plugin offers deeper integration with far larger install numbers. Developers needing custom queries, advanced AJAX behaviour, or responsive controls beyond the plugin's shortcode options should look at a more configurable solution.

The Bottom Line

Post grid and filter ultimate earns a 78.17/100 quality score, and the combination of a recent update, broad compatibility, and a strong 94/100 user rating is genuinely encouraging. The weak spots are limited popularity, a single unanswered support thread, and a near-empty support track record, so users who depend on fast developer responses may want to pause. For a small to mid-sized site needing a simple, shortcode-driven post grid with category filters, it is a reasonable, low-risk pick.

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category filter post post category filter post filter post grid