Blog Filter – Post Grid Filter by Category or Tag
by A WP Life · Search
Also makes 31 other plugins · 78.5K+ installs across the portfolio →
Create a responsive Blog Filter Post Grid to showcase posts. Let visitors filter by Category or Tag easily using Ajax. Supports Elementor and Divi.
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Health
A 91/100
no flags
Active installs
7K+
≈7.5K estimated
Momentum
-37%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “post grid” for “category exclusion”. “post grid” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #17. “category exclusion” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
91 health vs 63 average across 978 Search plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.8%
of downloads still active
At least 7K of 380.1K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Search plugin keeps 0.7%, across 645 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Search plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 16 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 60 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.9★ over 81 reviews, smoothed to 4.59★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
1 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
39
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.1
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
19%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.1
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| blog filter your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| blog | #2 | #2 | up 3 |
| tag filter your tag | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| category filter your tag | #3 | #3 | up 2 |
| blog layout your tag | #4 | #3 | up 1 |
| filter post | #4 | #4 | — |
| filter | #6 | #6 | up 3 |
| blog showcase | #3 | #3 | down 1 |
| category exclusion | #6 | #6 | up 3 |
| blog grid | #4 | #3 | up 2 |
| posts filter | #7 | #7 | — |
| custom blog layout | #5 | #5 | — |
| grid layout for blog posts | #5 | #5 | 0 |
| content filter | #9 | #10 | 0 |
| simple blog | #5 | #4 | down 1 |
| post grid your tag | #17 | #16 | up 1 |
| blog posts | #6 | #8 | up 1 |
| post filter | #10 | #12 | up 3 |
| elementor blog filter | #6 | #6 | 0 |
| filter category | #6 | #7 | down 2 |
249 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 199 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Swap “post grid” for “category exclusion”. “post grid” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #17. “category exclusion” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 15.9K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
16
releases in the last 12 months
2mo ago
latest release · v1.8.7 · 1 Sep 2026
41
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 49% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “7K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 9 months ago; the previous band took 16 months to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 10 Sep 2018
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ a3dev5mo ago
We used this plugin in one of our websites in order to use filters for our Posts page because most of other plugins did not meet our requirements. This plugin worked great and it helped us a lot!!!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ twittgus6mo ago
I am very satisfied with both the plugin and the quality of the support.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ ebaugher7mo ago
I found this plug-in to be very easy to use as someone who is extremely new to WordPress DiviBuilder and has never used shortcode or have any formal training in coding. I ran into a couple of issues and emailed them asking some very basic questions, which they responded to fairly quickly. They were able to fix the issues I had directly by temporarily accessing my site. Very happy with the level of support I was able to get to make this successful for me. Highly recommend!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Rabby Islam1.2y ago
Just awesome for post/blogs filterting , GooD Job TEam Keep it up
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Pipe Ten Hosting1.4y ago
Responsive and pro active developers. Thank you
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ matyoclabs1.5y ago
The Blog Filter Plugin is super easy to use and makes it simple for readers to find posts by category or tag. It looks great, works smoothly, and has definitely improved my site’s navigation. Highly recommended!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ lambert2.0y ago
hi i do believe this product will be the best if we can restart from the last short code used . in this way it will not be necessary to change again everuthing
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ lauralisa2.2y ago
I ran in to an issue with the blog template css but it was fixed by support, very grateful!
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 1.8.3 Date: 09-06-2026 UI : Added new premium/pro features (Subcategory Filters, Default Filter Selection, URL-Based Filtering, and Post Link on Featured Image) to the Free vs Pro comparison table on the settings screen. UI : 1.8.3
- — Version 1.8.2 Date: 03-06-2026 Performance : Removed standard Bootstrap CSS and JS libraries to reduce payload size by ~200 KB and completely prevent styling conflicts with active themes. Grid Layout : Added a lightweight responsive F 1.8.2
- — Version 1.8.1 Date: 02-06-2026 Security : Hardened AJAX handlers with capabilities check ( current_user_can ) to restrict admin operations to administrators. Standards : Switched dynamic inline CSS/JS output in shortcode to enqueued i 1.8.1
- — Version 1.8.0 Date: 16-05-2026 Perfecly work with New wordpress version 7.0 Feature : Ported advanced description fallback logic from Premium for improved builder and CPT support. Compatibility : Added native support for Divi Builder 1.8.0
- — Version 1.7.9 Security : Hardened AJAX handlers with strict unslashing and input sanitization ( map_deep , sanitize_text_field ). Performance : Optimized taxonomy count queries and shortcode database interactions to reduce server load 1.7.9
- — Version 1.7.8 Fixed: AJAX “Load More” functionality by ensuring absolute paths for template inclusion. Fixed: Posts-per-page query logic in AJAX handlers to use unified settings. Fixed: AJAX Term count logic for accurate post distribu 1.7.8
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 3 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (1.8.7). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Blog Filter <= 1.7.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2026-02-11 CVE-2026-39517 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.7.6 Patched in 1.7.7
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Blog Filter <= 1.7.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2025-12-29 CVE-2025-69033 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.7.3 Patched in 1.7.4
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Blog Filter <= 1.5.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode ↗2023-10-03 CVE-2023-5291 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.5.3 Patched in 1.5.4
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 3 languages, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
8 of 8 pass · checked 26 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Create a responsive Blog Filter Post Grid to showcase posts. Let visitors filter by Category or Tag easily..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 4 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 4 of 4 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("built for", "who needs", "for portfolios").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, Instagram and 2 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 28 headings and 8 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 7,164 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 3 of 5 tags appear in the text; "blog layout", "category filter" do not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-01-29 8K+ → 7K+ down after 482 days in tier
- 2024-10-04 9K+ → 8K+ down after 2 days in tier
- 2024-10-02 8K+ → 9K+ up after 4 days in tier
- 2024-09-28 9K+ → 8K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2024-09-27 8K+ → 9K+ up after 11 days in tier
- 2024-09-16 9K+ → 8K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2024-09-15 8K+ → 9K+ up after 15 days in tier
- 2024-08-31 9K+ → 8K+ down after 2 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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BlogLentor – Blog Designer Pack for Elementor 4K+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags B -
PostExtra – News and Magazine Blog Post Blocks for Gutenberg & FSE 90+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags - M MM Post Grid — installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags
- J JMarzTech Content Layouts – Post Grids, Sliders & Custom Fields — installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags
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