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1 === Post Grid, Post Carousel, & List Category Posts – by Smart Post Show ===
2 Contributors: shapedplugin, rubel_miah, shamimmiashuhagh, khalilu
3 Tags: smart post show, post grid, post carousel, list category post, posts list, query posts, recent posts carousel, popular posts, latest posts, category posts widget, recent posts widget, WordPress post carousel, slider, carousel, grid, post slider, content views, wp post show, wp show posts, display posts, post content carousel, smart post slider, smart slider, featured post slider, custom post carousel, custom post slider, related posts carousel, latest posts slider, category posts slider, display posts from taxonomy, pages carousel, specific post slider, specific post carousel, responsive post slider, best responsive post carousel, show post grid, specific post, post gallery, best post slider, posts rotator, news carousel, best post grid plugin, best best posts carousel plugin
4 Requires at least: 4.5
5 Tested up to: 6.2
6 Stable tag: 2.4.21
7 License: GPLv2 or later
8 License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
9
10
11
12 Smart Post Show allows you to filter and display posts, pages, taxonomy (categories, tags, & post formats) in the beautiful carousel and grid layout easily without coding!
13
14 == Description ==
15
16 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd3cSnlEA_Y&list=PLoUb-7uG-5jPJ4tAoZbF_angfWNGeXdye
17
18 [__Live Demo__](https://smartpostshow.com/demo/lite/) | [__Upgrade to Pro!__](https://smartpostshow.com/) | [__Support__](https://shapedplugin.com/support/?user=lite)
19
20 [__Smart Post Show__](https://smartpostshow.com/) (formerly Post Carousel) allows you to filter and display posts, pages, taxonomy (categories, tags, & post formats) in the beautiful carousel and grid layout easily without coding! The plugin helps you to create a beautiful post carousel or post grid in minutes for making your WordPress site content stand out and keep visitors engaged.
21
22
23 = 3 Smart Steps to Design your Post Carousel or Grid =
24 * **Step 1:** - Select a beautiful carousel or grid layout to display your posts. You can customize the layout in your way with many useful settings.
25 * **Step 2:** - Filter any posts you want to show posts, pages, ID, taxonomy (categories, tags, & post formats), author, keyword, status, sort by (ID, title, date, modified date)
26 * **Step 3:** - Paste generated shortcode to anywhere you want to display your post carousel or grid.
27
28
29 = Easy to Use - No Coding Required =
30 You can display any post types without writing any code. Smart Post Show offers you the easiest UI for any level of people. It can be used by coders and non-coders alike. There is a user-friendly form of settings panel to help you create your carousel and grid easily. All the settings of the shortcode generator are well organized, with clear descriptions.
31
32 = Responsive & SEO Friendly =
33 Smart Post Show is completely responsive and SEO-friendly out of the box. You can customize the number of slides displayed on a desktop, tablet, and mobile.
34
35 = Customize Everything Easily =
36 You can customize everything on your site to your liking. Smart Post Show is extremely extendable with a lot of hooks to modify query and output.
37
38 = Super Fast Performance =
39 Smart Post Show is built for speed and optimized for performance. It follows the best WordPress coding standards. It performs speedily on all kinds of sites.
40
41 = Works With Any Theme =
42 Smart Post Show works seamlessly with Genesis, Divi, Avada, WooThemes, ThemeForest, or any themes and plugins, in any WordPress single site and multisite network.
43
44 = Made for Page Builders =
45 Display any post types to page builder easily. Smart Post Show is made to work with Page Builders like Elementor, Divi, WPBakery, ThemeFusion, Beaver Builder, Site Origin, etc.
46
47 = Translation & RTL Ready =
48 You can translate the Smart Post Show in your language with .po & .mo files. This plugin is Right To Left-RTL ready. You can even create multilingual websites.
49
50 = Regular Updates =
51 We are regularly working to improve the Smart Post Show plugin and adding new features, bug fixing, and security patches. So you guaranteed better updates regularly.
52
53 = Documentation =
54 If you have any question about working with Smart Post Show, you can take a look at online [__documentation__](https://docs.shapedplugin.com/docs/post-carousel/overview/).
55
56 = For Fast Support, and Bug Reporting =
57 We provide basic support whenever you face any issues with the plugin. We are very responsive about support requests – so if you face a problem or find any bugs, post it in the [support](https://shapedplugin.com/support/?user=lite), and we will respond within 15 hours (except holidays).
58
59 >Ask us at either via our [Support](https://shapedplugin.com/support/?user=lite) or [WordPress.org](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/post-carousel/)
60
61
62 = Author =
63
64 Designed and Developed with Love by [__ShapedPlugin__](https://shapedplugin.com/)
65
66
67 == Installation ==
68
69 = MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS =
70
71 * PHP 5.6 or later
72 * MySQL 5.6 or later
73 * WordPress 4.0 or later
74
75 **This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working**
76
77 = AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION (EASIEST WAY) =
78
79 To do an automatic install of Smart Post Show, log in to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the Plugins menu and click Add New.
80 In the search field type "Smart Post Show". Once you have found it you can install it by simply clicking "Install Now" and then "Activate".
81
82 = MANUAL INSTALLATION =
83
84 **Uploading in WordPress Dashboard**
85
86 * Download post-carousel.zip
87 * Navigate to the ‘Add New’ in the plugins dashboard
88 * Navigate to the ‘Upload’ area
89 * Select post-carousel.zip from your computer
90 * Click ‘Install Now’
91 * Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard
92
93 **Using FTP**
94
95 * Download post-carousel.zip
96 * Extract the post-carousel directory to your computer
97 * Upload the post-carousel directory to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
98 * Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard
99
100 You will now see the Post Carousel menu in your WordPress admin panel.
101
102 The WordPress codex contains <a href="https://codex.wordpress.org/Managing_Plugins#Manual_Plugin_Installation">instructions</a> on how to install a WordPress plugin.
103
104
105
106
107 == Frequently Asked Questions ==
108
109 =Is Smart Post Show free?=
110 Yes! Smart Post Show is and always will be free.
111
112 =How can I Show Post Carousel or Post Grid?=
113 After activating the plugin, you will see “Smart Post Show” in the WordPress admin dashboard.
114
115 **3 Smart Steps to Design your Post Carousel or Post Grid**
116 **Step 1:** - Select a beautiful carousel or grid layout to display your posts. You can customize the layout in your way with many useful settings.
117 **Step 2:** - Filter any posts you want to show posts, pages, ID, taxonomy (categories, tags, & post formats), author, keyword, status, sort by (ID, title, date, modified date)
118 **Step 3:** - Paste generated shortcode to anywhere you want to display your post carousel or grid.
119
120
121 =I’d like access to more features. How can I get them?=
122 You can get access to more features when you purchase a license of the plugin. Purchasing a license of [Smart Post Show Pro](https://smartpostshow.com/) gets you to access the full version of Smart Post Show, automatic lifetime updates, and support.
123
124 =What if I upgrade to the premium version?=
125 Your existing Post Carousels or Grids content will work with [premium version](https://smartpostshow.com/). So you won’t lose your developed content.
126
127 =Do I need to have coding skills to use Smart Post Show?=
128 No. You don’t need any coding skills. No more pain writing any shortcode attributes to display Post Carousel or Grid in your site. With just a few clicks, you can amazingly create unlimited post showcases.
129
130 =Is Smart Post Show responsive?=
131 Yes, Smart Post Show is fully responsive, mobile, and touch-friendly.
132
133 =Can I show Post Carousel or Grid anywhere on my website?=
134 Yes, you can add Post Carousel or Grid inside your blog posts, pages, widgets, and anywhere else on your WordPress site with a shortcode or PHP function.
135
136 =How to show Post Carousel or Grid into my homepage or header.php or PHP files?=
137 &#60;?php echo do_shortcode('[smart_post_show id="x..."]'); ?&#62;
138
139 =Can I have multiple Post Carousels or Grids with the separate setting?=
140 Yes. You can have unlimited Post Carousels or Grids with each separate setting in the page, post, template, widget, or anywhere you like.
141
142 =Will Smart Post Show work with my theme?=
143 Smart Post Show works with any WordPress theme if themes are developed according to WordPress standards.
144
145 =How can I get support if the plugin is not working?=
146 If you face any problem with our plugin or something is not working as it should, first follow the preliminary steps:
147
148 Test the plugin with a WordPress default theme, to be sure that the error is not caused by the theme you are currently using.
149
150 Deactivate all plugins you are using and check if the problem is still occurring.
151
152 If none of the previously listed actions helps you solve the problem, then, submit a ticket in the forum and describe your problem accurately, specify WordPress and plugin versions you are using, and any other information that might help us solve your problem as quickly as possible.
153
154 Ask us either via our Support Forum or WordPress.org
155
156 =Where can I report bugs?=
157 If you find a bug, please report it in our active [support](https://shapedplugin.com/support/?user=lite). You will be replied once the issue is resolved.
158
159 =Is Smart Post Show Multilingual Ready?=
160 Yes, Smart Post Show is 100% translation ready and tested with WPML, Polylang, Loco Translate, qTranslate-x, GTranslate, Google Language Translator, WPGlobus, etc.
161
162 =Is Smart Post Show ready with multisite?
163 Yes, Smart Post Show works perfectly with a WordPress multi-site network.
164
165 =How to use ‘Smart Post Show’ in WordPress 5.0 Gutenberg Block Editor=
166 Adding a Post Carousel or Grid using the WordPress 5.0 Block Editor is pretty straight-forward. You can paste the generated shortcode into a ‘Paragraph Block’ or use the ‘Shortcode Block’. It works nicely in the classic editor.
167
168 =Do you like this plugin and want to encourage us for improvement?=
169 Please give the plugin [5 stars rating](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/post-carousel/reviews/?filter=5#new-post) and your precious appreciation will help us to make it much great in the future.
170
171 Thank you!
172
173
174
175 == Screenshots ==
176
177 1. Demo
178 2. Filter Content
179 3. Display Options
180 4. Carousel Controls
181 5. Detail Page Settings
182 6. Typography
183
184
185
186 == Changelog ==
187
188 = 2.4.21 - Apr 19, 2023 =
189 * Fix: Uncaught TypeError Cannot access offset of type string on string.
190 * Tested: WordPress 6.2 compatibility.
191
192 = 2.4.20 - Mar 14, 2023 =
193 * Improved: The Gutenberg Block NPM packages are updated.
194 * Fix: The conflict of plugin swiper with other plugin swiper like Elementor swiper.
195 * Fix: The Elementor block icon gets modified by other plugin icon.
196
197 = 2.4.19 - Jan 05, 2023 =
198 * Fix: The carousel style issue along with WP Carousel Free.
199 * Improved: Plugin security improved.
200 * Improved: Swiper JS version updated to 8.4.3
201 * Tested: WooCommerce 7.2.2 compatibility.
202
203 = 2.4.18 - Dec 07, 2022 =
204 * Improved: Load dynamic style according to the shortcode on the page.
205
206 = 2.4.17 - Oct 07, 2022 =
207 * New: The Free mode of the Carousel layout.
208
209 = 2.4.16 - Aug 26, 2022 =
210 * Fix: Few deprecated JS warnings on the plugin tools page.
211
212 = 2.4.15 - Jul 20, 2022 =
213 * Fix: The icons of meta fields do not show after upgrading to pro.
214
215 = 2.4.14 - Jun 15, 2022 =
216 * Fix: The premium page warnings.
217 * Fix: CLS issue of carousel layout.
218
219 = 2.4.13 - May 18, 2022 =
220 * Tested: WordPress 6.0 compatibility.
221 * Fix: Deprecated warning of Gutenberg Block.
222 * Fix: Few deprecated js warnings.
223
224 = 2.4.12 - Apr 30, 2022 =
225 * Fix: Deprecate warning of Elementor Block.
226 * Fix: Invalid image URL-related warning.
227 * Fix: The sub-tag is not allowed in the post title.
228 * Fix: WPCS errors and warning.
229 * Improved: The export functionality has been improved.
230 * Removed: Unused codes from the plugin.
231
232 = 2.4.11 - Apr 18, 2022 =
233 * New: Add SVG preloading icon as a pre-loader image.
234 * Removed: Removed the TinyMCE button.
235 * Optimized: Removed unused images in the plugin and optimized existing images, and SVGs.
236
237 = 2.4.10 - Mar 05, 2022 =
238 * Fix: Filter pages by title doesn't work.
239
240 = 2.4.9 - Feb 23, 2022 =
241 * New: Recent WooCommerce products option added.
242 * Improved: Plugins installed page.
243
244 = 2.4.8 - Feb 09, 2022 =
245 * New: Elementor Addons added.
246 * Improved: Navigation and Pagination default color improved with accessible color.
247 * Improved: Shortcode Generator settings tabs improved with accessible color.
248 * Fix: Pagination issue for multiple grid shortcodes used in a page.
249 * Fix: A warning related to Gutenberg block.
250 * Fix: Minor tweaking.
251
252 = 2.4.7 - Feb 02, 2022 =
253 * Fix: Language .pot file issue.
254
255 = 2.4.6 - Jan 27, 2022 =
256 * Tested: WordPress 5.9 compatibility.
257
258 = 2.4.5 - Jan 05, 2021 =
259 * Fix: Compatibility issue for Guttenberg block with WP v4.9.18 or less.
260
261 = 2.4.4 - Dec 28, 2021 =
262 * New: Gutenberg Block to insert the shows.
263
264 = 2.4.3 - Dec 13, 2021 =
265 * Improved: Redesign Filter Content tab (Post Types).
266
267 = 2.4.2 - Nov 06, 2021 =
268 * Improved: Settings page "Save Changes" and "Reset Tab" button.
269 * Removed: "Reset All" button.
270
271 = 2.4.1 - Oct 19, 2021 =
272 * Fix: The carousel tab properties has been hide when move to other layouts.
273 * Fix: Data clean-up on deletion doesn't work.
274 * Improved: Shortcode settings panel text.
275
276 = 2.4.0 - Sep 27, 2021 =
277 * New: Import and Export (Tools) option added.
278
279 = 2.3.6 - Aug 30, 2021 =
280 * New: Filter hook for hiding post without thumbnail.
281 * Fix: Border radius issue.
282
283 = 2.3.5 - Aug 11, 2021 =
284 * Removed: Unused code.
285 * Improved: Backend preview security.
286
287 = 2.3.4 - Aug 04, 2021 =
288 * Improved: Plugin security.
289
290 = 2.3.3 - Jul 30, 2021 =
291 * Improved: Nonce verification for ajax requests have been improved.
292 * Fix: Plugin security issues have been fixed.
293 * Fix: Disabling Nofollow attribute on the Title and Readmore fixed.
294
295 = 2.3.2 - Jul 14, 2021 =
296 * Fix: PHP old version compatibility issue.
297 * Tested: WordPress 5.8 compatibility.
298
299 = 2.3.1 - Jul 10, 2021 =
300 * Improved: Backend options panel and typo.
301
302 = 2.3.0 - Jun 21, 2021 =
303 * New: Generator backend live preview option.
304
305 = 2.2.11 - Jun 04, 2021 =
306 * Improved: Shortcode, AutoEmbed, Line break support added to the post content.
307
308 = 2.2.10 - May 24, 2021 =
309 * Fix: Undefined variable/PHP error notice issue.
310
311 = 2.2.9 - Apr 27, 2021 =
312 * Fix: Home page pagination issue in Grid layout.
313 * Update: Swiper JS latest version.
314
315 = 2.2.8 - Apr 17, 2021 =
316 * Improved: Read More button is independent from Content.
317 * Improved: Help tooltip text align and text change for columns.
318 * Improved: AutoPlay Speed and Pause on Hover has been hidden when AutoPlay off.
319 * Fix: Redirect to help page issue after activating plugin.
320
321 = 2.2.7 - Apr 03, 2021 =
322 * New: Shortcode field redesigned.
323 * New: Shortcode onClick copy option.
324 * Improved: Help page.
325
326 = 2.2.6 - Mar 16, 2021 =
327 * Tested: WordPress 5.7 compatibility.
328 * New: Support & Documentation link added.
329
330 = 2.2.5 - Feb 09, 2021 =
331 * New: Post title br tag supported.
332 * Fix: Grid pagination issue on the same page.
333
334 = 2.2.4 - Jan 12, 2021 =
335 * Fix: Admin notice style issue.
336 * Improved: Plugin action link system.
337 * New: Help page video tutorial.
338
339 = 2.2.3 - Jan 08, 2021 =
340 * New: Mouse wheel scrolling for carousel.
341 * Improved: Admin setting improved.
342
343 = 2.2.2 - Dec 17, 2020 =
344 * Fix: Setting page link issue.
345
346 = 2.2.1 - Dec 14, 2020 =
347 * Fix: Preloader issue.
348 * Fix: Parse error issue.
349
350 = 2.2.0 - Dec 10, 2020 =
351 * New: Grid layout.
352 * New: Common Filtering: (include specific posts, exclude posts, and limit options).
353 * New: Advanced Filtering: Taxonomy (categories, tags, and post formats), Author, Sort by (Order by and Order), Status, Keyword, etc.
354 * New: Preloader option.
355 * New: Detail page link type (none) option.
356 * New: Link target options.
357 * New: Add rel="nofollow" to item links option.
358 * New: Color options for tile, meta field, content, etc.
359 * New: Margin between columns option.
360 * New: Thumbnail Show/Hide option.
361 * New: Thumbnail available sizes option.
362 * New: Post title HTML tag selection.
363 * New: Meta field comment count.
364 * New: Read More options.
365 * New: Post border & border radius option.
366 * New: Post background color option.
367 * New: Inner padding option.
368 * New: Carousel infinite loop option.
369 * New: Carousel lazy load option.
370 * New: Carousel direction option.
371 * New: Adaptive carousel height option.
372 * Improved: Carousel navigation option.
373 * Improved: Plugin renaming Post Carousel to Smart Post Show.
374 * Fix: WordPress 5.6 compatible issue.
375
376 = 2.1.13 - Aug 24, 2020 =
377 * Fix: WordPress 5.5 compatible issue.
378
379 = 2.1.12 - Nav 25, 2019 =
380 * Fix: WordPress 5.3 compatible issue.
381
382 = 2.1.11 - May 22, 2019 =
383 * Fix: WordPress 5.2.1 compatible issue.
384
385 = 2.1.10 =
386 * Fix: WordPress 5.1 compatible issue.
387 * Improved: Set post image size "large".
388
389 = 2.1.9 - Nov 01, 2018 =
390 * Fix: Pagination dots issue.
391 * Fix: Post date issue.
392
393 = 2.1.8 - Oct 02, 2018 =
394 * Enhanced: Content show/hide option enhanced with Full content and Limited content option.
395
396 = 2.1.7 - Aug 03, 2018 =
397 * Fix: Languages path issue.
398
399 = 2.1.6 - May 16, 2018 =
400 * Fix: Date meta issue.
401
402 = 2.1.5 - March 01, 2018 =
403 * New: Shortcode support in content.
404
405 = 2.1.4 - January 01, 2018 =
406 * Fix: Shortcode generator error.
407
408 = 2.1.3 - November 25, 2017 =
409 * Fix: Icon issue.
410
411 = 2.1.2 =
412 * Fix: Post meta date issue.
413
414 = 2.1.1 =
415 * Fix: Language changing issue.
416
417 = 2.1 =
418 * Improved Admin Setting Panel
419 * Added Carousel Title Option
420
421 = 2.0 =
422 * Shortcode Generator
423 * Post Title on/off
424 * Post Title Color
425 * Post Title Hover Color
426 * Post Content on/off
427 * Post Content Color
428 * Post Author Name on/off
429 * Post Date on/off
430 * Post Meta Color
431 * Post Meta Hover Color
432 * Two Theme Style
433 * Navigation on/off
434 * Navigation Color
435 * Navigation Background Color
436 * Pagination Dots on/off
437 * Pagination Color
438 * Pagination Active Color
439 * AutoPlay on/off
440 * AutoPlay Speed
441 * Pause on Hover on/off
442 * Pagination Speed
443 * Touch Swipe
444 * Mouse Draggable
445 * RTL Mode
446
447 = 1.0 =
448 * First Release
449
450