Description

Recent Posts Function and Shortcode displays lists of recent posts on any page, post, or widget through a reusable PHP function and a shortcode ready to paste into the editor. The extension filters results by category, quantity, and display order, allowing you to set up “latest news,” “related readings,” or editorial highlights blocks without relying on custom code in theme files.

Key Features of Recent Posts Function and Shortcode

  • Ready-to-use shortcode
    Inserts the list of recent posts on any page or text with a single short line.
  • Reusable PHP function
    Provides a helper to call the listing in theme template files.
  • Category filtering
    Restricts the display to one or more specific blog categories.
  • Quantity control
    Defines how many posts appear in the listing through a simple parameter.
  • Semantic HTML output
    Renders titles and links in a structure compatible with the active theme’s styling.

Benefits of Recent Posts Function and Shortcode

  • Agile highlight publishing
    Editors can insert latest news blocks on any page without editing PHP.
  • Site-wide reuse
    The same resource serves widgets, static pages, posts, and template files.
  • Layout consistent with the theme
    The output inherits the already configured typography and style, maintaining a unified visual identity.
  • Developer independence
    Content creators adjust the list via parameters without opening technical tickets.

Who is Recent Posts Function and Shortcode for?

  • Those who maintain a blog or news portal and need to display the latest posts on institutional pages.
  • Those who want to assemble related reading blocks by category without installing a heavy widget plugin.
  • Those who create child themes and want to call post listings directly in template files via a PHP function.

How to Download Recent Posts Function and Shortcode

Recent Posts Function and Shortcode is available for download here at Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it at Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file, and activate. The resource is ready for immediate use in the page editor and theme template files.

Geared towards those who publish content regularly and want to increase the reach of older posts, Recent Posts Function and Shortcode eliminates the need for custom code in the theme’s functions.php. The combination of shortcode and PHP function covers both the editor and template development, providing flexibility to distribute publication lists in any area of the site’s layout.

Frequently asked questions

Is WPMUDEV Recent Posts Function and Shortcode GPL-licensed?

Yes. WPMUDEV Recent Posts Function and Shortcode is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use WPMUDEV Recent Posts Function and Shortcode on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install WPMUDEV Recent Posts Function and Shortcode on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does WPMUDEV Recent Posts Function and Shortcode cost at Ultrapack?

WPMUDEV Recent Posts Function and Shortcode costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does WPMUDEV Recent Posts Function and Shortcode include updates?

Yes. The current version of WPMUDEV Recent Posts Function and Shortcode is 3.0, published at Ultrapack on Sep 27, 2016. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is WPMUDEV Recent Posts Function and Shortcode scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of WPMUDEV Recent Posts Function and Shortcode goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.