Recent Posts Grid
Custom WordPress plugin for displaying recent posts in a responsive grid.
by Sayali Mahale · github.com/sayalimahale352003-hash/wordpress-recent-posts-grid
Install
No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:
wp plugin install https://github.com/sayalimahale352003-hash/wordpress-recent-posts-grid/archive/refs/heads/main.zipReadme
Recent Posts Grid
A simple custom WordPress plugin that displays recent WordPress posts in a responsive grid using a shortcode.
Screenshot

Features
- Displays recent WordPress posts
- Responsive grid layout
- Customizable number of posts
- Supports featured images
- Includes post title and excerpt
- Includes a Read More link
- Uses WordPress escaping functions for security
- Lightweight and easy to use
Installation
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Download or clone this repository.
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Copy the
recent-posts-gridfolder. -
Upload it to:
wp-content/plugins/ -
Go to WordPress Admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins.
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Find Recent Posts Grid.
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Click Activate.
Shortcode Usage
Default
Use:
[recent_posts_grid]
The default number of posts displayed is 3.
Custom Number of Posts
Use:
[recent_posts_grid count="6"]
This displays 6 recent posts.
You can change the number:
[recent_posts_grid count="4"]
Requirements
- WordPress 5.0 or higher
- PHP 7.4 or higher
Testing
The plugin was developed and tested on a local WordPress installation using LocalWP.
Project
Internship: Valentius Kryptix
📄 License
This project was created for educational and internship purposes.