Content Views
Content Views

Content Views

Tanya Chopra
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Content views is a plugin that enhances the features of views of the content available on your site. It works with default post types of the WordPress alongwith the custom post types if there are any.

The plugin comes with a variety of layouts to showcase the content available on the site on the frontend. It works with the help of a block Content Views Layout that is required to be added on a Page on the site to make it work.

Some key features of the GB block available with the plugin are-

  • Provides various layouts to show content-

    1. Tiles
    2. Grid
    3. Single-line Scrollable
    4. Double-line Scrollable
    5. 1-4 Posts Vertical Layout
    6. 1-4 Posts Horizontal Layout
    7. Collapsible

  • The block consists of configurations for visibility settings for post date, post author and taxonomies.

  • It automatically fetches the taxonomies attached to a post and displays it.

  • Provides options to sort post data by title, date and selected posts order.

  • Provides options to select posts from the editor to display of a particular post type.

  • Provides options to select different kinds of paginations.

  • Behaves in responsive manner.

  • Works for custom post types as well.

What types of layouts does the Content Views plugin offer?

The Content Views plugin provides several layout options to display your content, including:

  • Tiles
  • Grid
  • Single-line Scrollable
  • Double-line Scrollable
  • 1-4 Posts Vertical Layout
  • 1-4 Posts Horizontal Layout
  • Collapsible

These layouts help you present your content in various engaging formats.

How do I configure visibility settings for my posts?

You can configure visibility settings directly within the Content Views block. Options include showing or hiding post date, post author, and taxonomies. These settings allow you to tailor the display of your content based on your needs.

Can I sort posts using the Content Views plugin?

Yes, the plugin provides sorting options for posts. You can sort by title, date, or a custom order that you select. This feature helps in organizing and presenting content in a way that best suits your site’s layout and audience.

How does the plugin handle custom post types?

The Content Views plugin is fully compatible with both default WordPress post types and custom post types. You can easily display and manage content from custom post types using the plugin’s flexible layout and configuration options.

Is the Content Views plugin responsive?

Yes, the plugin is designed to be responsive. This ensures that your content views look great and function properly on all devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones.

Best Plugin with cool layouts

By Yash Chopra (wpyash) on August 30, 2024

This plugin has a Gutenberg block which can be used to display any post type, in the view you like, totally worth installing.

  • 1.1.0
  1. Updated prefixes for the variables and method names.
  2. Added license information in the main plugin header and readme files.
  3. Introduced composer.
  4. Introduced strict typing in methods.
  5. Updated file comments.
  • 1.1.1
  1. Tested plugin upto WP version 6.6.1.
  2. Added missed fonts and image for slick slider.
  3. Added dependency of jquery within viewScript dependency array in block.json of block.
  1. Upload content-views directory, extracted from the zip downloaded from git to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory of your WP setup or you can directly upload the plugin zip in the WP admin >> Plugins >> Add New page.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Go to any WP page and add the Content Views Layouts GB block to the page editor.
  4. Do the required block configurations and that’s it, your content is ready to view on the frontend.

Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

  • Version: 1.1.1
  • Last updated: 1 month ago
  • Active installations: 0
  • WordPress version: 4.5
  • Tested up to: 6.6.2
  • PHP version: 5.6