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Postlane

by haroondev

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Description

Postlane lets you display your WordPress posts in beautiful grid or list layouts with complete customization control. Perfect for creating stunning blog layouts, portfolios, news sections, and more!

✨ Key Features

  • 📱 Dual Layout Modes

    • Grid View (2, 3, or 4 columns)
    • List View (traditional blog style)

  • 🔄 Drag & Drop Reordering

    • Visual post reordering in editor
    • Custom order persists on frontend
    • Easy reset to default sorting

  • 🎯 Smart Filtering

    • Filter by category
    • Adjustable post count (1-20)
    • Multiple sorting options (date, title, random)

  • 🎨 Complete Customization

    • Toggle featured images on/off
    • Show/hide post titles
    • Customizable excerpts (5-100 words)
    • Display/hide dates
    • Show/hide author names
    • Category badges
    • Enable/disable post links
    • Multiple image sizes

  • 📱 Fully Responsive

    • Mobile-friendly layouts
    • Automatic column adjustment
    • Touch-friendly drag & drop

  • ⚡ Performance Optimized

    • Lightweight code
    • No jQuery dependencies
    • Minimal HTTP requests
    • Fast loading times

🎯 Perfect For

  • Blog homepages
  • Portfolio showcases
  • News sections
  • Magazine-style layouts
  • Product displays
  • Category archives
  • Featured content areas

🚀 Easy to Use

  1. Add the block to any post or page
  2. Choose layout style (Grid or List)
  3. Select category or show all posts
  4. Set number of posts to display
  5. Toggle display options
  6. Drag and drop to reorder (optional)
  7. Publish!

No coding skills required!

🎓 Documentation

For detailed documentation and tutorials, visit the WordPress.org support forum.

💬 Support

Need help? Have a feature request?
* Visit our Support Forum
* Check our FAQ Section

🌟 Like This Plugin?

  • Rate it 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Share with friends and colleagues
  • Follow us for updates

Additional Information

Browser Compatibility

  • Chrome (latest)
  • Firefox (latest)
  • Safari (latest)
  • Edge (latest)
  • Opera (latest)

Minimum Requirements

  • WordPress 5.8 or higher
  • PHP 7.4 or higher
  • MySQL 5.6 or higher

Recommended Requirements

  • WordPress 6.0 or higher
  • PHP 8.0 or higher
  • MySQL 5.7 or higher

Development

  • This plugin is actively maintained
  • Regular updates and improvements
  • Community-driven development
  • Open to contributions

Support & Feedback

We value your feedback! Please:
* Rate the plugin
* Leave a review
* Report bugs
* Suggest features
* Ask questions in the forum

Privacy

This plugin:
* Does not collect any user data
* Does not use cookies
* Does not make external API calls
* Does not track users
* Respects user privacy

Credits

  • Developed by Haroon Jamil
  • Built with ❤️ for the WordPress community
  • Special thanks to Gutenberg development team
  • Icons and inspiration from the WordPress ecosystem

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Code Contribution

Want to contribute or report issues? Post in the support forum and we’ll be happy to collaborate.

Donate

If you find this plugin helpful, consider:
* ⭐ Rating it 5 stars
* ☕ Buying us a coffee
* 🚀 Sharing with others
* 💬 Providing feedback

Your support helps us continue development!

Automatic Installation (Recommended)

  1. Log into your WordPress admin panel
  2. Go to Plugins Add New
  3. Search for “Postlane”
  4. Click “Install Now” button
  5. Click “Activate” button
  6. Start using the block in Gutenberg editor!

Manual Installation

  1. Download the plugin ZIP file
  2. Log into WordPress admin panel
  3. Go to Plugins Add New Upload Plugin
  4. Choose the downloaded ZIP file
  5. Click “Install Now”
  6. Activate the plugin
  7. Ready to use!

Installation from Source (For Developers)

  1. Clone or download the plugin from repository
  2. Navigate to plugin directory in terminal
  3. Run npm install to install dependencies
  4. Run npm run build to compile assets
  5. Upload entire folder to /wp-content/plugins/ directory
  6. Activate through WordPress admin panel

First Time Setup

After activation:
1. Create a new post or page
2. Click the + button to add a block
3. Search for “Postlane”
4. Insert the block
5. Configure settings in the sidebar
6. Customize to your liking!

Is this plugin completely free?

Yes! This plugin is 100% free with no premium version, upsells, or hidden costs.

Does it work with my theme?

Yes! The plugin works with any WordPress theme that supports the Gutenberg block editor (WordPress 5.0+).

Can I customize the styling?

Absolutely! You can:
* Use built-in display options
* Override CSS classes in your theme
* Add custom CSS through WordPress Customizer
* Modify styles via child theme

Does it support custom post types?

Currently, the plugin supports standard WordPress posts. Custom post type support is planned for a future release.

Can I use multiple blocks on one page?

Yes! You can add as many Postlane blocks as needed, each with different settings.

Will this slow down my website?

No! The plugin is built with performance in mind:
* Lightweight code
* Optimized queries
* Minimal resources
* No external dependencies

Is it mobile responsive?

Yes! The plugin is fully responsive and works beautifully on:
* Desktop computers
* Tablets
* Mobile phones
* All screen sizes

Can I reorder posts manually?

Yes! Simply drag and drop posts in the editor preview. The custom order will be saved and displayed on the frontend.

How do I reset the custom post order?

Click the “Reset Custom Order” button in the block settings to return to default sorting.

Can I show posts from specific categories only?

Yes! Use the category selector in the block settings to filter posts by category.

What happens if there are no posts?

The block will display a “No posts found” message. Make sure you have published posts in your selected category.

Can I control the excerpt length?

Yes! Adjust the excerpt length slider (5-100 words) in the Display Settings panel.

Does it work with page builders?

The block is designed for the Gutenberg editor. Compatibility with page builders may vary.

Is it translation ready?

Yes! The plugin is internationalization (i18n) ready and can be translated into any language.

How do I report a bug?

Please report bugs in the WordPress.org support forum.

Can I contribute to the plugin?

Yes! We welcome contributions. Post in the support forum to suggest features or report issues.

Where can I request a feature?

Submit feature requests in the support forum. We review all requests for future updates.

1.0.0 – 2024-02-10

Initial Release 🎉

  • Grid layout support (2, 3, 4 columns)
  • List layout support
  • Drag and drop post reordering
  • Category filtering
  • Customizable display options
  • Show/hide featured images
  • Adjustable excerpt length
  • Date and author display
  • Category badges
  • Link toggle option
  • Multiple image size options
  • Fully responsive design
  • REST API integration
  • Performance optimized
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