Content Views – Post Grid & Filter (Shortcode, Blocks, Elementor Widgets)

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1. ★★★★★ sadhaka

   6mo ago

   Unfortunately it shows the content of password-protected posts 😐

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2. ★★★★★ andrewwalkertechinsights

   7mo ago

   This plugin makes creating post grids and lists incredibly easy. It looks professional and works perfectly without any coding. Highly recommended!

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3. ★★★★★ onegraphic

   1.2y ago

   I wanted to do something a bit different with content views…. I couldn’t figure it out, the amazing support team at Content Views went over and above what I expected. Refreshing…

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4. ★★★★★ Anonymous

   1.3y ago

   I use this plugin a lot. It’s very handy for displaying posts, etc. But what is even better is their helpful and fast customer support. I have the paid version(s) and when I needed some CSS troubleshooting, they were right on it and fixed me up in a flash. Thanks, Content Views!

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5. ★★★★★ flipside37

   1.8y ago

   Rest assured that you will get the best support!

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6. ★★★★★ dimal

   2.4y ago

   Does what it says, without any issues. Very configurable also. Free features enough for most sites. Thank you!

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7. ★★★★★ Neaxfus

   2.6y ago

   It suits my needs for my current project, tons of customization and options and awesome support with fast replies with solutions for your needs.

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8. ★★★★★ Anonymous User 20597857

   2.9y ago

   Wir haben eine große und gut besuchte Nachrichtensite mit > 16.000 Beiträgen, beinahe 100.000 Medien nur mit Content Views Pro gestaltet. Also das Layout der Beitragsdarstellung der Startseite wird zu 100% nur damit erzeugt. Dabei kommen fast alle Arten zur Anwendung: Raster, Listen, usw. in verschiedensten Stilen ergaben ein abwechslungsreiches Layout der Startseite. Früher brauchten wir dazu mehrere Post Grid Plugins, das Theme und Theme-eigene Plugins für das Layout – jetzt reicht Content Views!

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 4.4 [Block] Fix compatible issue with WordPress 7.0 [Block] Prevent “Error loading block” caused by another plugin [Block] Set field value to 0 on clicking the Reset button of some fields [Shortcode] Fix issue of “Read more” 4.4
2. — Version 4.3 Fix: [Block] Unexpected block error caused by another block plugin Fix: [WidgetForElementor] fix issue of “Posts Include”, “Posts Exclude” with “Media” type Some other improvements 4.3
3. — Version 4.2.1 Fix: [Block Admin] fix block toolbar visibility in WordPress 6.9 4.2.1
4. — Version 4.2 Fix: [WidgetForElementor] sanitize the widget ID before showing in output of widgets for Elementor Fix: Author’s link when showing as ‘Top meta’ 4.2
5. — Version 4.1 Fix: pagination url issue when activating Polylang plugin and setting language from subdomain Fix: update Bootstrap library to fix issues Fix: issue with thumbnail border & border radius when enabling “Hover Effect” Fix: 4.1
6. — Version 4.0.2 Fix: warning about loading translations too early in WordPress 6.7 4.0.2

5 disclosed vulnerabilities on record for this plugin, all fixed in the current version. Sites on older versions stay exposed until they update.

1. Medium · 6.5 Content Views <= 4.4 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) SQL Injection ↗
   2026-08-03 CVE-2026-15361 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') Affects <= 4.4 Patched in 4.5
2. Medium · 6.4 Content Views <= 4.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Grid and List Widgets ↗
   2025-09-05 CVE-2025-8722 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 4.1 Patched in 4.2
3. Medium · 6.4 Content Views – Post Grid & Filter, Recent Posts, Category Posts, & More (Gutenberg Blocks and Shortcode) <= 3.7.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via pagingType Parameter ↗
   2024-05-06 CVE-2024-4446 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 3.7.1 Patched in 3.7.2
4. Medium · 6.4 Content Views – Post Grid & Filter, Recent Posts, Category Posts, & More (Gutenberg Blocks and Shortcode) <= 3.7.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Widget Post Overlay ↗
   2024-04-24 CVE-2024-3929 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 3.7.0 Patched in 3.7.1
5. Medium · 4.4 Content Views <= 3.6.2 - Authenticated(Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via settings ↗
   2024-01-22 CVE-2024-0612 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 3.6.2 Patched in 3.6.3

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1

Translated into 78 languages, 5 at 90% or more

Plus 54 more locales with partial translations.

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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).

• Advanced Post Block – Display Your Posts Exactly How You Want 10K+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags B
• Ultimate Post Kit Addons for Elementor 30K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A
• Post Grid 30K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags A
• AnWP Post Grid and Post Carousel Slider for Elementor 20K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags C
• Post Grid Addon for Elementor 10K+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags B
• Elements For Elementor 10K+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags D

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Content Views – Post Grid & Filter (Shortcode, Blocks, Elementor Widgets): 100K+ active installs, 4.8★ (333 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-25. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/content-views-query-and-display-post-page