Title: Postlane Author: haroondev Published: February 23, 2026 Last modified: February 24, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/postlane-posts-block/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3467441) ![](https://ps.w.org/postlane-posts-block/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3467421) # Postlane By [haroondev](https://profiles.wordpress.org/haroondev/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/postlane-posts-block.1.0.0.zip) * [Details](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/postlane-posts-block/#description) * [Reviews](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/postlane-posts-block/#reviews) * [Installation](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/postlane-posts-block/#installation) * [Development](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/postlane-posts-block/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/postlane-posts-block/) ## Description Postlane adds a powerful Gutenberg block that lets you display your WordPress posts anywhere on your site — in a clean list or a responsive grid. You control the layout, the content, and even the order of posts using a simple drag-and-drop interface right inside the editor. Whether you’re building a blog homepage, a news section, or a portfolio, Postlane gives you everything you need without writing a single line of code. #### Key Features * **Grid and List Layouts** — Choose between list view or grid view with 2, 3, or 4 columns * **Drag & Drop Reordering** — Reorder posts visually in the editor; custom order is saved and shown on the frontend * **Category Filtering** — Show posts from a specific category or display all posts * **Post Count Control** — Display anywhere from 1 to 20 posts * **Sort Options** — Order posts by date, title, or randomly * **Toggle Display Elements** — Show or hide featured images, titles, excerpts, dates, authors, and category labels * **Excerpt Length Control** — Adjust excerpt word count between 5 and 100 words * **Multiple Image Sizes** — Choose from thumbnail, medium, large, or full image sizes * **Fully Responsive** — Layouts adapt automatically for desktop, tablet, and mobile * **Lightweight** — No jQuery, no external dependencies, minimal resource usage #### How It Works After activating the plugin, open any post or page in the block editor. Search for“ Postlane” in the block inserter and add it to your content. Use the sidebar settings panel to configure the layout, filters, and display options. Optionally drag and drop posts in the editor preview to set a custom display order. Save and publish— your post feed is live. #### Privacy Postlane does not collect any personal data, does not set cookies, and makes no external HTTP requests. It is fully compliant with GDPR and similar privacy regulations. ## Screenshots * [[ * Block settings panel showing layout and display options * [[ * Grid layout with 3 columns and featured images * [[ * List layout with excerpt, date, and author * [[ * Drag-and-drop post reordering in the editor * [[ * Category filtering and post count controls * [[ * Responsive display on a mobile screen ## Blocks This plugin provides 1 block. * Postlane ## Installation #### Automatic Installation 1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard 2. Go to **Plugins > Add New** 3. Search for **Postlane** 4. Click **Install Now**, then click **Activate** 5. Open any post or page in the block editor and search for the **Postlane** block #### Manual Installation 1. Download the plugin ZIP file 2. Go to **Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin** in your WordPress dashboard 3. Upload the ZIP file and click **Install Now** 4. Click **Activate Plugin** #### Requirements * WordPress 5.8 or higher * PHP 7.4 or higher * A theme that supports the block editor (Gutenberg) ## FAQ ### Does this plugin work with my theme? Yes. Postlane works with any WordPress theme that supports the block editor (WordPress 5.0 and above). ### Can I display posts from a specific category? Yes. Use the Category dropdown in the block settings panel to filter posts by any category on your site. ### Can I show multiple Postlane blocks on one page? Yes. You can add as many Postlane blocks as you need on a single page, each with its own settings. ### Can I manually set the order of posts? Yes. Drag and drop the posts in the editor preview to reorder them. The custom order will be reflected on the frontend. Click “Reset Custom Order” in the block settings to revert to default sorting. ### Can I control how long the excerpt is? Yes. Use the Excerpt Length slider in the Display Settings panel to set a word count between 5 and 100 words. ### Does it support custom post types? Currently Postlane supports standard WordPress posts. Support for custom post types is planned for a future release. ### Is the plugin translation ready? Yes. Postlane is fully internationalized and ready to be translated into any language using standard WordPress translation tools. ### Where do I report a bug or request a feature? Please use the [WordPress.org support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/postlane-posts-block/) to report bugs or submit feature requests. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fb21932c9634f7652e8b30b1ce5c404a2279c2672a089b53270d48348b9a4b52? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Postlane Posts Block](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/postlane-posts-block-2/)󠁿 [Sehrish Anam](https://profiles.wordpress.org/meerab123/) February 23, 2026 Postlane Posts Block is a lightweight, beautifully simple, and super fast way to showcase posts – exactly what I needed without any bloat. Huge thanks to Haroon Jamil for this clean, well-coded gem – 5 stars all the way! [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/postlane-posts-block/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Postlane” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ haroondev ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/haroondev/) [Translate “Postlane” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/postlane-posts-block) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/postlane-posts-block/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/postlane-posts-block/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/postlane-posts-block/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/postlane-posts-block/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.0 * Initial release * Grid layout with 2, 3, and 4 column options * List layout * Drag and drop post reordering * Category filtering * Post count control (1–20 posts) * Sort by date, title, or random * Toggle featured images, titles, excerpts, dates, authors, and category labels * Adjustable excerpt length * Multiple image size options * Fully responsive design * REST API integration for editor preview * No jQuery dependency ## Meta * Version **1.0.0** * Last updated **1 month ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 5.8 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.7.5** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/postlane-posts-block/) * Tags * [block](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/block/)[grid](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/grid/) [posts grid](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/posts-grid/)[widget](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/widget/) * [Advanced View](https://srd.wordpress.org/plugins/postlane-posts-block/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/postlane-posts-block/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/postlane-posts-block/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/postlane-posts-block/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/postlane-posts-block/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/postlane-posts-block/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/postlane-posts-block/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/postlane-posts-block/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ haroondev ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/haroondev/) ## Support Issues resolved in last two months: 0 out of 1 [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/postlane-posts-block/)