Grids of Posts - WPBakery Addons — is a premium WordPress addon for WPBakery Page Builder that empowers you to display your website's content in visually appealing and fully responsive grids. Forget boring, standard blog layouts; this plugin unlocks a new level of design freedom, allowing you to showcase posts, pages, or any custom post type in a professional and engaging way. With its intuitive drag-and-drop interface, you can build complex layouts in minutes without touching a single line of code.
The plugin offers a vast array of customization options. You can choose from various grid styles like masonry, metro, or justified, and control every aspect of the appearance, including colors, fonts, spacing, and hover animations. It fully supports custom post types and taxonomies, making it ideal for creating portfolios, team member showcases, product catalogs, and more. Advanced filtering and sorting options give your users the ability to find the content they are looking for with ease.
Designed for performance and compatibility, Grids of Posts integrates seamlessly with your existing theme and plugins. The code is optimized for speed, ensuring that your beautiful grids don't slow down your website. It is also fully responsive, guaranteeing that your layouts will look perfect on any device, from desktops to smartphones. This addon is an essential tool for any WPBakery user looking to enhance their site's content presentation.
Why This Is Important
Are your visitors leaving your site too quickly? A high bounce rate (average sites see 41-55%) is often due to unengaging content presentation. A standard blog roll is predictable and fails to capture user attention. According to Adobe, 38% of people will stop engaging with a website if the content or layout is unattractive.
This is where Grids of Posts becomes a critical tool. By transforming your content into dynamic, visual grids, you can increase user engagement by up to 60%. A visually organized layout encourages users to explore more content, increasing page views and session duration. For portfolio sites, news portals, or e-commerce stores, an attractive grid layout can directly boost conversions by making it easier for users to browse and discover relevant items. Don't let a poor layout cost you valuable traffic and potential customers.
Features
- 10+ Preset Grid Styles: Start quickly with a variety of pre-designed layouts, including Masonry, Metro, and Justified.
- Unlimited Customization: Control colors, fonts, spacing, borders, and shadows for every element.
- Custom Post Type Support: Build grids not just for posts, but for portfolios, testimonials, products, or any CPT. * Advanced Filtering System: Allow users to filter grid content by categories, tags, or custom taxonomies. * Lazy Loading & Pagination: Improve page speed with lazy loading for images and choose between classic pagination or "load more" buttons. * 30+ CSS3 Animations: Add engaging hover effects and loading animations to your grid items. * Social Share Buttons: Easily integrate social sharing icons directly into your grid items. * Responsive & Mobile-Ready: All grid layouts are automatically optimized for perfect display on all devices. * WooCommerce Integration: Effortlessly create stylish and functional product grids for your online store. * Lightweight & Optimized: Built with performance in mind to ensure fast loading times and a smooth user experience.
Benefit Breakdown
| Feature | Standard WPBakery Element | Grids of Posts Addon |
|---|---|---|
| Layout Options | Basic Grid, List | 10+ Advanced Layouts (Masonry, Metro, etc.) |
| Filtering | None / Very Basic | Live AJAX filtering by any taxonomy |
| Customization | Limited CSS classes | Full visual control (colors, fonts, spacing, hovers) |
| User Engagement | Low | High (up to 60% increase in session time) |
| Mobile View | Standard stacking | Fully responsive with custom column settings |
| Loading Speed | Loads all items at once | Lazy Loading & Infinite Scroll for speed |
How to install the plugin?
- Download the plugin archive using the button above.
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
- Click "Upload Plugin" at the top and select the downloaded ZIP file.
- Install, activate the plugin, and follow the quick setup wizard instructions.
FAQ
Does this plugin work with any WordPress theme?
Yes, Grids of Posts is designed to work with any theme that supports the WPBakery Page Builder. It inherits basic styling from your theme for seamless integration but also provides extensive customization options to override styles if needed. We have tested it with most popular themes like Avada, The7, and Betheme without any issues.
Can I create a grid of my WooCommerce products?
Absolutely. The plugin has built-in WooCommerce support. You can select "Products" as your post type when creating a grid. This allows you to showcase your products in beautiful, filterable layouts, and you can even include elements like price, star ratings, and an "Add to Cart" button directly in the grid item.
Will using this plugin slow down my website?
No, the plugin is built with performance as a top priority. It features options like image lazy loading and AJAX-powered pagination ("Load More" button or infinite scroll). This means only the visible grid items are loaded initially, which significantly improves your page's initial load time and overall performance score.
Is it possible to create a filterable portfolio with this addon?
Yes, creating a filterable portfolio is one of the plugin's main strengths. You can use a custom post type for your portfolio items and create custom taxonomies (e.g., "Design," "Photography," "Web"). The plugin can then generate a live filter menu based on these categories, allowing visitors to easily sort through your work.
