List category posts

Reviewers keep calling it a simple, flexible way to list posts by category, and the newest reviews are just as happy as the older ones.

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293 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 197 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).

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

How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 40% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

Crossed into this band yesterday and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just under 80K.

1. ★★★★★ Jlwp

   10mo ago

   This is an absolutely amazing plugin because it can be used in so many different ways from eg creating a Navigation page that lists pages categorized with “Navigation”, to creating “Related pages” etc. It even can be used with tags not only categories. And more.

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2. ★★★★★ gdavide

   2.2y ago

   I used to do this kind of things with manual and hacky changes to wordpress themes, this created a lot of problem to upgrade themes. With this plugin you can change the post lists in a lot of ways. It saves my day!

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3. ★★★★★ Brisch

   2.7y ago

   Works great if you want to show a post preview on a page with the free Version Beaver Builder! This topic was modified 2 years, 5 months ago by Brisch.

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4. ★★★★★ Alex De Py

   2.8y ago

   As a long-time WordPress user, I’ve encountered numerous plugins, each promising to enhance the functionality of my website. However, few have impressed me as much as the List Category Posts plugin. This versatile tool has become an indispensable part of my WordPress toolkit, streamlining how I organize and display content across my site. The plugin’s core strength lies in its simplicity and effectiveness. With straightforward shortcode implementation, I can easily display a list of posts from specific categories on any page or post. This functionality not only improves the navigability of my site but also enhances the overall user experience. The ability to fine-tune the display – including adjusting post counts, ordering, and even including elements like excerpts and author names – provides a level of customization that is both powerful and user-friendly. One feature I particularly appreciate is the plugin’s ability to detect the current post’s category and use it for listing, making dynamic content display a breeze. The flexibility to mix post types in a single list further adds to its utility, especially for sites with diverse content. The plugin’s developer has done an exceptional job in balancing functionality with usability. The extensive documentation and active support ensure that even less tech-savvy users can make the most of its features. Its compatibility with various themes and plugins makes it a reliable choice for a wide range of WordPress users. In summary, the List Category Posts plugin stands out for its effectiveness in enhancing content organization and presentation on WordPress sites. It’s a testament to thoughtful development focused on real-world utility and user experience.

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5. ★★★★★ WebSprite

   3.2y ago

   I’ve been using this plug in for years – and I’ve been remiss not leaving a review. I run a single site with a core set of portfolio type items that have a general information page. Because of this plugin, I can type the description in a portfolio type post and have just the pieces I want replicated on the product page or in a blog post about the item. That’s what databases are supposed to do – avoid replication of the same data. I decide to update a description, I fix it in one place and anywhere I’ve used that description gets updated. It took trial and error and poring over the documentation, which is really good, to make it all work, but it was completely worth it. Thank you!

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6. ★★★★★ d2pren

   3.2y ago

   Very usefull for me

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7. ★★★★★ trevalyan

   3.6y ago

   it changed the way i work, much easier now. thx

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8. ★★★★★ modelscoordinationil

   3.7y ago

   the plugin gives you the flexibility to control the display of posts in many ways and by many filters. The many options available allow for insertion of posts lists by category in different ways, even in the same page. The pagination option works very well. posts can be displayed in full or title or excerpt. It may require definition of css to get what you want. But there was plenty documentation in the plugin page to learn how to do it. (more examples of css setting would be nice) thanks

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 0.95.0 Bugfix: Removes double slash in pagination code. Fixes https://github.com/picandocodigo/List-Category-Posts/issues/531. Addresses potential security vulnerability CVE-2026-3005 Bugfix: lcp_title_limit corrupts multibyte 0.95.0
2. — Version 0.94.0 Addresses CVE-2026-0553. Addresses potential debug warning: Undefined array key QUERY_STRING . Report: https://wordpress.org/support/topic/php-8-4-issue-2/ Escapes html for thumbnail class. 0.94.0
3. — Version 0.93.1 Fixes a bug with post_status introduced in sanitize_status . Thanks Galen Charlton (@gmcharlt) for the catch and fix! 0.93.1
4. — Version 0.93.0 Don’t skip password protected filter when showing content. Sanitize post_status so some posts are only shown if user is Editor or Administrator. Addresses reported vulnerability: CVE-2025-11377, Authenticated (Contributo 0.93.0
5. — Version 0.92.0 Avoids potential SQL injection in starting_with parameter – CVE-2025-10163. This solves SQL injection and results in starting_with working as per the Wiki, but the previous code also allowed things like [catlist starting 0.92.0
6. — Version 0.91.0 Addresses CVE-2025-47636, avoids Local File Inclusion for template system. The code will remove any occurrences of the string ‘../’ in the template parameter. Templates files must be php files located in a directory name 0.91.0

All 9 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (0.96.0). Sites still on an older version should update.

1. Patched Medium · 4.3 List category posts <= 0.95.0 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Sensitive Information Exposure via 'post_status' Shortcode Attribute ↗
   2026-07-15 CVE-2026-12434 Missing Authorization Affects <= 0.95.0 Patched in 0.96.0
2. Patched Medium · 6.4 List category posts <= 0.94.0 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'catlist' Shortcode ↗
   2026-04-08 CVE-2026-3005 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 0.94.0 Patched in 0.95.0
3. Patched Medium · 6.4 List category posts <= 0.93.1 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2026-02-26 CVE-2026-32419 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 0.93.1 Patched in 0.94.0
4. Patched Medium · 6.5 List Category Posts <= 0.91.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) SQL Injection via Plugin's Shortcode ↗
   2025-12-10 CVE-2025-10163 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 0.91.0 Patched in 0.92.0
5. Patched Medium · 4.3 List category posts <= 0.92.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Information Exposure ↗
   2025-10-31 CVE-2025-11377 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 0.92.0 Patched in 0.93.0
6. Patched High · 7.5 List category posts <= 0.91.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion ↗
   2025-05-07 CVE-2025-47636 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program Affects <= 0.91.0 Patched in 0.92.0
7. Patched Medium · 6.4 List category posts <= 0.90.2 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2024-12-27 CVE-2024-9020 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 0.90.2 Patched in 0.90.3
8. Patched Medium · 6.4 List category posts <= 0.89.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2024-03-29 CVE-2024-1051 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 0.89.6 Patched in 0.89.7
9. Patched Medium · 6.4 List category posts <= 0.89.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode ↗
   2024-01-09 CVE-2023-6994 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 0.89.3 Patched in 0.89.4

Translated into 86 languages, 19 at 90% or more

Plus 62 more locales with partial translations.

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Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2026-11-02 80K+ → 70K+ down after 360 days in tier
2. 2025-11-07 90K+ → 80K+ down after 350 days in tier
3. 2024-11-22 100K+ → 90K+ down

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List category posts: 70K+ active installs, 4.7★ (254 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-11-03. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/list-category-posts