Display Recent Posts on WordPress Sidebar, 2024

• Raff
• January 30, 2024
• 0

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Two ways to display recent posts from the same category

in your WordPress sidebar, along with visuals for clarity:

1. Using the Latest Posts Block (Gutenberg editor):

Steps:

1. Access the Sidebar:
   • Go to Appearance > Widgets in your WordPress dashboard.
   • Locate the widget area for your sidebar.
2. Add the Latest Posts Block:
   • Click the Add block button and search for “Latest Posts.”
   • Select the Latest Posts block and add it to your sidebar.

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WordPress dashboard with Widgets section and Add block button highlighted

3. Filter by Category:
   • In the block settings panel on the right, find the Sorting & Filtering section.
   • Under Categories, select the specific category you want to display posts from.
4. Customize and Save:
   • Adjust other settings as needed, such as the number of posts to display or whether to show thumbnails.
   • Click Update to save the changes.

2. Using a Widget:

Steps:

1. Access Widgets:
   • Go to Appearance > Widgets in your dashboard.
2. Add a Widget:
   • Find a suitable widget that allows category filtering, such as:
     • Recent Posts with Thumbnails (built-in)
     • Category Posts Widget (plugin)
   • Drag and drop the chosen widget into your sidebar area.

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Widgets panel with Recent Posts with Thumbnails widget highlighted

3. Configure Settings:
   • In the widget’s settings, select the specific category you want to display posts from.
   • Adjust other settings as needed.
   • Save the changes.

Remember:

• The exact widget names and options might vary depending on your WordPress theme and plugins.
• If you’re comfortable with code, you can create a custom widget using WP_Query for more advanced control.
• Test the sidebar on different posts to ensure it’s working correctly.

_{With help of Google Bard}