{"id":935,"date":"2021-08-21T07:28:58","date_gmt":"2021-08-21T07:28:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.candidthemes.com\/blog\/?p=935"},"modified":"2022-04-15T03:19:21","modified_gmt":"2022-04-15T03:19:21","slug":"postx-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.candidthemes.com\/blog\/postx-review\/","title":{"rendered":"PostX Review 2022 – Is the Post Blocks WordPress Plugin Worth it?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

PostX plugin for WordPress is an awesome tool that helps users to personalize their posts in grid layouts, lists, or slider layouts. But why you should use this plugin? Today we\u2019ll go through everything about it in this detailed PostX<\/a> review.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we all know bloggers, content creators, entrepreneurs, and countless other professionals are increasing rapidly. And to stay in the competition creating visually appealing content is the need of the moment in 2022, if you don\u2019t consider this, you\u2019ll be left behind in this competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now you might be wondering why I need another plugin when you can easily display your posts with Gutenberg editor. But the editor itself has a very limited display option and layout. On the other hand with the PostX plugin, you can display your blog posts in various layouts which come with a large number of styling options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot more benefits to this plugin. We\u2019ll unravel all of them below. Hence, keep reading the PostX review till the end.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Introduction: What is PostX?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

PostX is a Gutenberg post block plugin for WordPress. You can create and customize your blog posts according to your need and skyrocket your engagement levels. The best part about this plugin is, it\u2019s so easy to use that you don\u2019t require any coding knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You get a lot of control after installing PostX simply because it’s a collection of Gutenberg blocks <\/strong>rather than single-block additions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only that you get customizable buttons, great-looking page sections, various page layouts, and much more. Other than that, this plugin has a large number of blocks including pricing, container, post grid, testimonials, and calls to action among others. With PostX you get more than 15 blocks<\/strong> that are not present in the default block editor (Gutenberg) that you get in WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to get started then you can find a free version of this plugin in the WordPress plugin directory. Even though this plugin is relatively new but we can see that it is regularly updated and has more than 10k plus active installation<\/strong> with more than 70 five-star reviews.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Types of Block that PostX Offers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now, let\u2019s take a look at the types of blocks that PostX offers to move forward with our PostX review. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Post List<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Post list block can be mainly used to showcase the most important posts as a list especially in the sidebar. You can find 4 different blocks<\/strong> with different designs and layouts within this block. It might seem similar to the post grid and post slider block, but it is differentiated by the number of columns available in this block. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post Grid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I guess we don\u2019t have to explain much on this part. Because as the name says Post grid block allows your post to be displayed in a grid layout. You can get 7 different grid layouts<\/strong> where you can also modify the way it looks by changing the fonts, title, color, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post Slider<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the features that enhance the user experience in a website is having a slider. With the Post slider block, you can place a dynamic post slider with various animations with just one click. Along with that, you get full control of the amount of time and number of posts to display on the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Styling the title is so limited in WordPress that you can just change color, typography, and a few heading tags. But with the PostX Gutenberg block editor heading block you can change the font, font size, font color, spacing. Just use your creativity and you\u2019ll have a spectacular title in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Images<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Anyone familiar with WordPress knows that there are very few options when it comes to customizing the images. Besides aligning the images to left, right, and center, the Images block allows you to put frames, borders, or even round crops in your picture. Furthermore, links can be added to the image to increase user engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post Module<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Post module is another awesome block that helps to display your posts uniquely. The free version consists of two options where you can list a post with its image, excerpts, and description of the author. On the other hand, another block lets you add the posts with only the title and details of the author. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taxonomy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Taxonomy block lets you display your post taxonomies in an organized manner with a visually appealing design. With 8 pre-built layouts and 14 readymade designs, you can create a unique design and boost search experience by customizing images, color, animation, heading, and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrapper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many users might get confused with this block at first. A wrapper block can be used to separate the different post blocks by changing the background color. Although, free users don\u2019t get access to many options meanwhile with the pro version you can do a lot more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key Features: PostX Review<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the main reasons for the rapid growth and popularity of PostX is its wide range of features. It has over 25 unique features<\/strong> that allow you to customize the way you want the posts to be displayed to your audience. Out of them, some of the core highlighting features are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Readymade Block Designs and Starter Packs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you are done with the plugin installation you\u2019ll get a \u2018Block Library<\/strong>\u2019 button at the top right of any page or post that you want to customize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can find both free and premium block designs and starter packs templates to get started from scratch. If you are using this plugin\u2019s free version, you\u2019ll get a limited number of designs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you have a premium version of this plugin then you have access to more than 80 premade starter pack designs and 15+ readymade block designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As soon as you click on the \u2018Block Library<\/strong>\u2019 button, you can see the ready-made block designs and starter packs on display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can choose the design of your choice and hit \u2018Import<\/strong>\u2019 which you can find on the bottom of those templates. Then you can customize the design aspects of the post block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides ready-made block designs, you can find also find Starter Packs in the block library. The same goes for the starter packs too. All you need to do is click on Import, after that make adjustments to suit the design. Each of the designs is unique and stylish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advanced Pagination Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When there is a large amount of content that cannot reasonably be presented as a single page then pagination comes in handy. For example eCommerce<\/a> site. eCommerce sites display their product\u2019s image and price on the homepage. And if a user wants to learn more about the product then they can click on the available call to action button. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, pagination helps users to navigate the content easily while keeping everything organized. There are 3 types of paginations<\/strong> in every block of the plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Pagination<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Accordingly, in the PostX plugin, all of the pagination settings are AJAX powered<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each of these paginations comes with its settings by which you can easily customize them down to the last detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In case if you are confused to work with pagination, you can learn easily from video tutorials<\/a> or documentation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dynamic Post Slider Blocks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As the name says, this block lets you create a dynamic post slider along with animation. This block can be the best option to showcase your content if you have an entertainment website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This element is worth mentioning because many other post-blocks WordPress plugins lack this feature. Also, this slider feature works seamlessly with the query plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s very easy to add the slider post to your website. We can say that it just takes a single click to put any dynamic post slider. Firstly you should type \u2018Post Slide<\/strong>r\u2019 in the search section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose a slider of your choice. Again, you can see that there aren\u2019t many options for free versions but a handful of designs to choose from if you are a premium user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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By default, the slider has fade-in-fade-out animation. So you can change the animation style with this block. To customize you can always make the required changes in settings where you can modify the arrow style, heading, title, excerpt, category, image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the slider editor block, you can set a time limit for the slide to change automatically. In addition, you can also control the number of blog posts in the slider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn More: Best WordPress Gutenberg Plugin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advanced Query Builder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Even though Advanced Query Builder falls under setting in PostX we consider this as one of the most important features to customize your post. With the help of this feature, you can seamlessly display your posts based on category, tags, taxonomy, comments, popularity, post type, etc. Also, you can sort the post by alphabetical order and date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are already an array of premade queries to choose from such as Most Comments, Most Popular, Latest Posts, and many more. Within the setting, you\u2019ll find a Post Ids feature that lets you include and exclude specific posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only that, you can sort your posts in ascending or descending order. Additionally, there is also an option where you can show posts based on the names of the autho<\/strong>r. You can create your query both as a post or a page that also without any coding knowledge. However again, this setting is available only for pro users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ajax Powered Post Filter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The main motive of the PostX Plugin is to ensure easy navigation of content with visually appealing posts. Along with various features, the post-filter which is powered by Ajax is like a cherry on the top. With few modifications, you can place your content in an organized manner and it helps your visitors to find what they are looking for with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can set your priorities and filter your content more precisely by changing the filter value. Altogether you get 4 different types of filter types<\/strong> to choose from (Category, Tag, Subject, and Post Format<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can use options \u2018Filter type<\/strong>\u2019 and \u2018Filter value<\/strong>\u2019 for precise search results. All-inclusive, you have the choice to show particular posts to selective users on your WordPress website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You also have the color, background, and dropdown customization options, giving you more flexibility with your design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Extra Add-Ons: PostX Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Add-ons are tools that can be integrated into your website to extend a particular functionality and add more features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Altogether there are 9 addons in the PostX plugin. But you just get 2 addons on the free version which are Elementor Addon and Saved Templates. You\u2019ll get more addons if you\u2019ll upgrade to the Pro version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the available list of PostX addons below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n