Content Views – Post Grid & Filter (Shortcode, Blocks, Elementor Widgets)
by Content Views · Blocks
Easy to show posts, pages, custom posts in customizable grid, list, slider, accordion... Available as Widgets (for Elementor), Shortcode, and Blocks.
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Health
A 89/100
no flags
Active installs
100K+
≈180K estimated
Momentum
+5%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “block” for “content”. “block” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “content” sits at #10 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
89 health vs 71 average across 2,531 Blocks plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.8%
of downloads still active
At least 100K of 5.4M lifetime downloads are still running, in line with its category: the median Blocks plugin keeps 2.1%, across 1,581 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Blocks 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 8 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.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 64 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.8★ over 333 reviews, weighted for review count to 4.7★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
0 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →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.
34
Momentum
Losing ground
-1.3
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
19%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-1.0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| views | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| category views | #1 | #1 | — |
| posts views | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| views posts | #2 | #2 | — |
| x content | #3 | #3 | down 1 |
| shortcode with content | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| show content | #3 | #3 | down 2 |
| content grid | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| content | #10 | #9 | down 5 |
| page views | #4 | #3 | down 1 |
| post content slider | #4 | #4 | down 1 |
| post views | #4 | #2 | down 2 |
| filter modified posts | #4 | #3 | 0 |
| post grid your tag | #12 | #11 | down 5 |
| post filter your tag | #12 | #12 | down 5 |
| elementor shortcode | #11 | #9 | 0 |
| free content | #5 | #5 | up 1 |
| get content | #5 | #5 | 0 |
| website content | #5 | #3 | up 1 |
| block content | #5 | #5 | 0 |
| block your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| elementor your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
775 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 669 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 2 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “block” for “content”. “block” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “content” sits at #10 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- Slipping on “post filter”. Down 5 places since 2026-09-18, now #12. Check what shipped around then, and what moved above you.
- Slipping on “post grid”. Down 5 places since 2026-09-18, now #12. Check what shipped around then, and what moved above you.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,491 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 281K · 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
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.
8
releases in the last 12 months
2mo ago
latest release · v4.5.1.2 · 31 Aug 2026
179
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. 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 “100K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 8.7 years ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 80% of the way through.
Install history since 9 Sep 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ sadhaka8mo ago
Unfortunately it shows the content of password-protected posts 😐
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ andrewwalkertechinsights10mo ago
This plugin makes creating post grids and lists incredibly easy. It looks professional and works perfectly without any coding. Highly recommended!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ onegraphic1.4y 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…
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Anonymous1.5y 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!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ flipside371.9y ago
Rest assured that you will get the best support!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ dimal2.6y ago
Does what it says, without any issues. Very configurable also. Free features enough for most sites. Thank you!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Neaxfus2.8y 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.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Anonymous User 205978573.0y 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!
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — 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
- — 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
- — Version 4.2.1 Fix: [Block Admin] fix block toolbar visibility in WordPress 6.9 4.2.1
- — 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
- — 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
- — Version 4.0.2 Fix: warning about loading translations too early in WordPress 6.7 4.0.2
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 6 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (4.5.1.2). Sites still on an older version should update.
- 2026-08-03 CVE-2026-15361 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 4.4 Patched in 4.5
- Patched 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 Affects <= 4.1 Patched in 4.2
- 2024-05-06 CVE-2024-4446 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.7.1 Patched in 3.7.2
- 2024-04-24 CVE-2024-3929 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.7.0 Patched in 3.7.1
- Patched 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 Affects <= 3.6.2 Patched in 3.6.3
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.
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 79 languages, 7 at 90% or more
Plus 55 more locales with partial translations.
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.
This plugin’s searches fall outside the topics measured so far. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
7 of 8 pass · checked 30 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Easy to show posts, pages, custom posts in customizable grid, list, slider, accordion... Available as Widge..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 8 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 8 of 8 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Elementor, Gutenberg, Block editor and 9 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 14 headings and 7 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 11,021 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 3 of 5 tags appear in the text; "category filter", "post filter" do not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2018-03-01 90K+ → 100K+ up after 118 days in tier
- 2017-11-03 80K+ → 90K+ up after 49 days in tier
- 2017-09-15 70K+ → 80K+ up after 94 days in tier
- 2017-06-13 60K+ → 70K+ up after 72 days in tier
- 2017-04-02 50K+ → 60K+ up after 105 days in tier
- 2016-12-18 30K+ → 50K+ up after 290 days in tier
- 2016-03-03 20K+ → 30K+ up after 180 days in tier
- 2015-09-05 10K+ → 20K+ up
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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Advanced Post Block – Display Your Posts Exactly How You Want 10K+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags B -
Post Grid 30K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags B -
Blog Filter – Post Grid Filter by Category or Tag 7K+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags A -
Post Grid & Post Slider – Carousel, Filter Tabs & Related Posts 1K+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags A -
Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks 1M+ installs · 4.7★ · 1 shared tag A -
Layout Grid Block 200K+ installs · 4.3★ · 1 shared tag D
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