Display Posts As List, Grid, Thumbs (PRO) 1.28.0

Display Posts As List, Grid, Thumbs (PRO)—also known as Advanced Content Viewer Pro—is a powerful shortcode-based plugin designed to give you complete control over how your WordPress content is displayed.

While the free version is popular for simple lists, the PRO version (v10.1 as of late 2024/2025) unlocks advanced layout engines and query builders that function like a visual SQL editor.

## Core Features (PRO vs. Free)

Visual Query Builder: Instead of writing complex code, you use a graphical interface to filter posts by category, tag, author, date range, or custom taxonomies.

Premium Layouts: Includes pre-designed responsive templates:

Grid View: Multi-column layouts with customizable gutters.

List View: Traditional vertical lists with flexible thumbnail positioning.

Thumbnails View: Gallery-style layouts focused on visual impact.

Custom Post Type Support: Unlike many basic list plugins, the PRO version can pull content from WooCommerce products, Portfolios, Testimonials, or any other CPT.

Smart Pagination: Supports Ajax "Load More" buttons, infinite scroll, or traditional numbered pagination to keep page speeds fast.

Exclude Content: Advanced logic to exclude specific post IDs, sticky posts, or current posts (to avoid "infinite loops").

## PRO Customization Options

The Pro version allows you to toggle and style every element of a post item:

Image Controls: Set custom sizes (Thumbnail, Large, or custom dimensions) and position them (Left, Right, Top, or even inside the excerpt).

Content Trimming: Precisely control the word count for excerpts and customize the "Read More" button text and style.

Metadata Toggle: Show or hide dates, author names, comment counts, and categories.

Custom CSS: Includes a dedicated field for each list instance to add unique styling without touching your theme's stylesheet.

## Pricing & Licensing (2025)

This plugin is typically sold by wp-buy with the following tiers:

Single License: ~$29 (1 Site, 1 year of updates/support).

Extended License: ~$69 (Unlimited Sites, often including lifetime updates).

Note: Because this plugin is licensed under the GPL, it is sometimes found on "GPL Membership" sites for lower costs. However, purchasing from the original developer (wp-buy) is the only way to get the Visual Preview updates and security patches directly in your dashboard.

## Why Choose This Over Others?

If you are using a page builder like Elementor, you may already have "Post Grid" widgets. However, Display Posts As List, Grid, Thumbs is superior if:

You prefer Shortcodes: You want to place post lists inside text blocks or areas where page builders can't reach.

Complex Logic: You need to show posts that must have "Category A" AND "Tag B" (AND logic), which many simple widgets cannot handle.

Lightweight: It is significantly faster than loading a heavy page builder just to show a list of recent news.

Would you like me to help you write a specific shortcode for a "Featured News" grid, or do you need help troubleshooting the thumbnail regeneration after installation?