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Quick Post Grid widget for Elementor
A lightweight WordPress post grid with sane spacing defaults. Fewer layout modes than Posts Grid.
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This page describes the PHP/JS for this widget — not a renamed stub. Install the free plugin from WordPress.org.
What it actually does
A lightweight WordPress post grid with sane spacing defaults. Fewer layout modes than Posts Grid.
Quick Post Grid Widget (Free).
render() writes HTML data attributes: data-card-link, data-card-link-target.
Content is loaded with WP_Query in PHP (not a hardcoded list in the editor).
Some inspector controls are marked Pro in PHP (eicon-pro-icon / king-addons-pro-control). Those need King Addons Pro, not Elementor Pro.
The widget script reads data attributes: data-card-link.
How to add it in Elementor
- Install King Addons. Install Elementor and King Addons. Get King Addons from WordPress.org.
- Edit with Elementor. Open a page and click Edit with Elementor.
- Insert the widget. Search the panel for “Quick Post Grid”. Typing “king” lists every King Addons widget.
- Set inspector controls from this widget’s PHP. Configure “Posts Number”, “Order By”, “Order”, “Categories (Pro)”. Style and Content tabs are listed on this page.
When to use it
- A simple blog homepage.
- A “from the blog” footer block.
- A category page that should stay fast.
Inspector controls from this widget’s PHP
| Control | What the code does |
|---|---|
| Query — Posts Number | Free version is limited to 6 posts. |
| Query — Order By | The chosen value is read in render() and applied on the front end. Options: Date; Title; Random; Menu Order. |
| Query — Order | The chosen value is read in render() and applied on the front end. Options: Descending; Ascending. |
| Query — Categories (Pro) | Enter category slugs separated by commas. |
| Query — Ignore Sticky Posts | Passed through to WP_Query ignore_sticky_posts. |
| Query — Show Featured Image | Switcher inspector control (`kng_show_image`). |
| Query — Image Size | Elementor image-size group (thumbnail, medium, large, full, custom). |
| Query — Image Ratio | The chosen value is read in render() and applied on the front end. Options: Original; 1:1; 4:3; 3:2; 16:9. |
| Query — Image Fit | Options: Cover; Contain. |
| Query — Image Border Radius | Writes CSS `border-radius` onto the widget’s front-end markup. (min 0, max 60). |
| Query — Image Bottom Spacing | Writes CSS `margin-bottom` onto the widget’s front-end markup. (min 0, max 80). |
| Query — Show Meta | Switcher inspector control (`kng_show_meta`). |
| Query — Show Author | Switcher inspector control (`kng_show_author`). |
| Query — Show Date | Switcher inspector control (`kng_show_date`). |
| Query — Meta Separator | Saved on the widget and consumed in render(). |
| Query — Show Excerpt | Switcher inspector control (`kng_show_excerpt`). |
| Query — Excerpt Length (words) | Numeric value used in this widget’s render/JS (default 18, min 5, max 80). |
| Query — Show Read More | Switcher inspector control (`kng_show_read_more`). |
| Query — Read More Text | Printed in the widget HTML from render(). |
| Query — Make Card Clickable | Card click is disabled inside the Elementor editor to avoid interfering with editing. |
| Query — Open Card in New Tab | Switcher inspector control (`kng_card_link_new_tab`). |
| Layout — Columns | Writes CSS `grid-template-columns` onto the widget’s front-end markup. (default 3, min 1, max 6). |
| Layout — Gap | Writes CSS `gap` onto the widget’s front-end markup. (min 0, max 80). |
| Card — Background | Writes CSS `background-color` onto the widget’s front-end markup. |
| Card — Background Hover | Writes CSS (card, background-color) onto the widget’s front-end markup. |
| Card — Border | Elementor border group: type, width, color, and radius when the group includes it. Selector: `{{WRAPPER}} .king-addons-post-grid__card`. |
| Card — Border Color Hover | Writes CSS (card, border-color) onto the widget’s front-end markup. |
| Card — Border Radius | Writes CSS `border-radius` onto the widget’s front-end markup. (min 0, max 60). |
| Card — Box Shadow | Elementor box-shadow group for the selector. Selector: `{{WRAPPER}} .king-addons-post-grid__card`. |
| Card — Box Shadow (Kng Card Shadow Hover) | Elementor box-shadow group for the selector. Selector: `{{WRAPPER}} .king-addons-post-grid__card:hover`. |
| Card — Disable Box Shadow | Switcher inspector control (`kng_card_shadow_disable`). |
| Card — Disable Box Shadow on Hover | Switcher inspector control (`kng_card_shadow_hover_disable`). |
| Card — Card Padding | Writes CSS `padding` onto the widget’s front-end markup. |
| Text — Typography | Elementor typography group: family, size, weight, transform, style, decoration, line-height, letter-spacing. Selector: `{{WRAPPER}} .king-addons-post-grid__title`. |
| Text — Title Color | Writes CSS `color` onto the widget’s front-end markup. |
| Text — Title Bottom Spacing | Writes CSS `margin-bottom` onto the widget’s front-end markup. (min 0, max 60). |
| Text — Typography (Kng Excerpt Typography) | Elementor typography group: family, size, weight, transform, style, decoration, line-height, letter-spacing. Selector: `{{WRAPPER}} .king-addons-post-grid__excerpt`. |
| Text — Excerpt Color | Writes CSS `color` onto the widget’s front-end markup. |
| Text — Excerpt Bottom Spacing | Writes CSS `margin-bottom` onto the widget’s front-end markup. (min 0, max 80). |
| Text — Text Alignment | The chosen value is read in render() and applied on the front end. Options: Left; Center; Right. |
| Meta — Typography | Elementor typography group: family, size, weight, transform, style, decoration, line-height, letter-spacing. Selector: `{{WRAPPER}} .king-addons-post-grid__meta`. |
| Meta — Meta Color | Writes CSS `color` onto the widget’s front-end markup. |
| Meta — Meta Bottom Spacing | Writes CSS `margin-bottom` onto the widget’s front-end markup. (min 0, max 60). |
| Button — Button Alignment | The chosen value is read in render() and applied on the front end. Options: Left; Center; Right. |
| Button — Button Text Alignment | The chosen value is read in render() and applied on the front end. Options: Left; Center; Right. |
| Button — Full Width | Switcher inspector control (`kng_button_full_width`). |
| Button — Typography | Elementor typography group: family, size, weight, transform, style, decoration, line-height, letter-spacing. Selector: `{{WRAPPER}} .king-addons-post-grid__button`. |
| Button (Normal) — Text Color | Writes CSS `color` onto the widget’s front-end markup. |
| Button (Normal) — Background | Writes CSS `background-color` onto the widget’s front-end markup. |
| Button (Normal) — Border | Elementor border group: type, width, color, and radius when the group includes it. Selector: `{{WRAPPER}} .king-addons-post-grid__button`. |
| Button (Normal) — Box Shadow | Elementor box-shadow group for the selector. Selector: `{{WRAPPER}} .king-addons-post-grid__button`. |
| Button (Hover) — Text Color | Writes CSS (button, color) onto the widget’s front-end markup. |
| Button (Hover) — Background | Writes CSS (button, background-color) onto the widget’s front-end markup. |
| Button (Hover) — Border Color | Writes CSS (button, border-color) onto the widget’s front-end markup. |
| Button (Hover) — Box Shadow | Elementor box-shadow group for the selector. Selector: `{{WRAPPER}} .king-addons-post-grid__button:hover`. |
| Button — Button Top Spacing | Writes CSS `margin-top` onto the widget’s front-end markup. (min 0, max 80). |
| Button — Padding | Writes CSS `padding` onto the widget’s front-end markup. |
| Button — Border Radius | Writes CSS `border-radius` onto the widget’s front-end markup. (min 0, max 80). |
| Button — Disable Box Shadow | Switcher inspector control (`kng_button_shadow_disable`). |
| Button — Disable Box Shadow on Hover | Switcher inspector control (`kng_button_shadow_hover_disable`). |
Content and Style tabs from this widget’s PHP, including repeater fields and group controls (typography, background, border, shadow). Elementor’s Advanced tab is core Elementor and is not listed here.
FAQ
Which Quick Post Grid options need King Addons Pro?
Controls marked with the Pro icon in this widget’s PHP. King Addons Pro is a separate license from Elementor Pro.
How do I add Quick Post Grid in Elementor?
Install King Addons and Elementor, edit a page, search the panel for “Quick Post Grid”, drag it onto the canvas, then set Content and Style.
Do I need Elementor Pro?
No. King Addons runs on free Elementor. Some King Addons options (for example template-in-accordion, extra popup conditions, parts of the template catalog) need King Addons Pro — not Elementor Pro.
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