Query Loop Exclude Posts

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1. ★★★★★ Ryan Townley

   1.5y ago

   Yet another feature that should be in the core Query Loop block, but is not. This plugin comes to the rescue! Perfect for excluding posts when an offset isn’t enough or excluding the current post when using the Query Loop block for “latest posts” in the sidebar or footer, for example. Thanks!

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Growth timeline

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

1. 2026-01-10 90+ → 100+ up after 25 days in tier
2. 2025-12-16 80+ → 90+ up after 1 days in tier
3. 2025-12-15 90+ → 80+ down after 3 days in tier
4. 2025-12-12 80+ → 90+ up after 21 days in tier
5. 2025-11-21 70+ → 80+ up after 55 days in tier
6. 2025-09-27 60+ → 70+ up after 12 days in tier
7. 2025-09-15 70+ → 60+ down after 2 days in tier
8. 2025-09-13 60+ → 70+ up after 37 days in tier

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Query Loop Exclude Posts: 100+ active installs, 5.0★ (1 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-31. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/query-loop-exclude-posts