Install
This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.
Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:
wp plugin install https://github.com/sopnilali/blog-showcase/archive/refs/heads/main.zipDisplay latest WordPress blog posts using a modern premium card UI section with category links and AJAX Load More.
Description
BCD Blog Show displays your latest WordPress blog posts in a beautiful, modern card layout. Perfect for homepage sections, landing pages, or any page where you want to highlight recent content.
Features
- Clean white card design with green accent color
- Category text links to archive page
- Post title, excerpt, and Read More link
- AJAX Load More button (loads 3 posts per click)
- Responsive grid (3 columns default, supports 4/5/6)
- Dynamic colors from Elementor/Divi themes
- Lightweight and fast
- Translation ready
Shortcode
[rbs_recent_posts]
Attributes
- posts (int) - Number of posts to display. Default: 6
- category (string) - Category slug to filter by. Default: empty
- columns (int) - Number of columns (3, 4, 5, or 6). Default: 3
- show_excerpt (string) - Show excerpt (yes/no). Default: yes
Admin Settings
- Posts Per Page
- Excerpt Length
- Read More Text
- Section Heading
- Section Description
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to
/wp-content/plugins/blog-showcase - Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress
- Use the shortcode
[rbs_recent_posts]in any post or page
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I display blog posts?
Use the shortcode [rbs_recent_posts] in any post or page.
Can I filter by category?
Yes, use [rbs_recent_posts category="your-category-slug"].
Does it work with Elementor/Divi?
Yes, the plugin automatically picks up primary and secondary colors from Elementor and Divi themes.
How many posts does Load More load?
Each click loads 3 additional posts.
Screenshots
- Blog Showcase frontend display
- Admin settings page
- Mobile responsive view
Changelog
1.0.8
- Modern admin panel design
1.0.7
- Renamed plugin to BCD Blog Show
1.0.6
- Title shows fully without truncation
- Image and content height equal in cards
1.0.5
- Added fallback image from placehold.co
- Removed fixed image height
1.0.4
- Added blog layout admin controls
- Layout 1: Image Top
- Layout 2: Image Left
- Fixed card style, shadow, border settings
- Fixed left image layout
1.0.3
- Category now links to archive page
- Fixed grid for 5/6 posts per page
- Updated author URI
- Dynamic colors for Elementor/Divi
1.0.2
- Removed style and typography settings
- Simplified admin panel
- Bug fixes and improvements
1.0.0
- Initial release
Upgrade Notice
1.0.3
Category links, dynamic Elementor/Divi colors, and responsive grid improvements.