Title: Post Query Loop for Blog, News & Magazine Sites – Ansar Elements Author: themeansar Published: 17, Febreru de 2026 Last modified: 6, Abril de 2026 --- Guetar plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/ansar-elements/assets/banner-772x250.jpg?rev=3499750) ![](https://ps.w.org/ansar-elements/assets/icon-256X256.jpg?rev=3467339) # Post Query Loop for Blog, News & Magazine Sites – Ansar Elements By [themeansar](https://profiles.wordpress.org/themeansar/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/ansar-elements.zip) * [Details](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/ansar-elements/#description) * [Reviews](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/ansar-elements/#reviews) * [Installation](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/ansar-elements/#installation) * [Development](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/ansar-elements/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/ansar-elements/) ## Description **Ansar Elements** is a fast, lightweight Elementor addon built for news, blog, and magazine websites. Build dynamic post displays with the **Post Query Loop widget** β€” choose from Standard, Overlay, or List card layouts, Pro has Filter posts by category or tag, control columns and gaps responsively, and add pagination. No coding needed. Every widget is built with SEO-friendly HTML structure, support for Schema Markup, and fast loading performance which helps your website appear more relevant and fast to search engines. [**Free Demo**](https://sites.themeansar.com/ae/lite) | [**Pro**](https://themeansar.com/ansar-elements/) | [**Documentation**](https://docs.themeansar.com/docs/ansar-elements/) #### πŸ“° Post Query Loop Widget The core widget. Full control over how your posts are displayed: **Layout** * 3 card presets: **Standard** (image top), **Overlay** (content over image), and** List** (horizontal) * Responsive columns β€” set 1–5 columns separately for desktop, tablet, and mobile * Control column gap and row gap independently * Works with any post type **Query** * Filter posts by category, tag, author, or custom taxonomy * Set posts per page (1–100) * Order by date, popularity, or custom fields **Card Content** * Show or hide: featured image, title, excerpt, category, meta, and read more button * Control excerpt length * Custom button text and icon **Pagination** * Numbered pagination with previous / next controls * Custom prev/next labels **Full Style Controls** * Style every card element β€” image, title, category, meta, excerpt, and button * All styling controls are responsive #### πŸ› οΈ Theme Builder Modules Build the full site around your content: * **Header Builder** – Custom headers for your blog or news site * **Footer Builder** – Dynamic footers with full widget support * **Archive Builder** – Custom layouts for category and tag pages * **Single Post Builder** – Unique templates for posts and articles * **404 Page Builder** – Branded error pages #### 🧩 Theme Builder Widgets Enhance your website’s header and navigation experience with these essential Elementor widgets: * **Site Logo** – Custom sizing and linking * **Site Title & Tagline** – Styled to match your brand * **Navigation Menu** – Horizontal, vertical, or mobile-expandable * **Search Widget** – Multiple layout styles * **Copyright** – Auto-updating year, zero maintenance * **Date & Time** – Display current date/time in various formats * **Breadcrumb** – Improve navigation and SEO with clear, structured breadcrumb trails. * **Live Search** – Provide instant search results as users type for a faster browsing experience. * **[Light/Dark Toggle](https://themeansar.com/ansar-elements/elements/header/)**– Let visitors switch between light and dark modes for comfortable reading. * **[Scroll to Top](https://themeansar.com/ansar-elements/elements/header/)** – Smooth scroll-to-top button for better navigation on long articles. #### βœ… Why Ansar Elements * **Lightweight** β€” scripts and styles load only where used, keeping your site fast * Works with the **free version of Elementor** * Built specifically for news, blog, and magazine sites * Beginner-friendly with advanced controls for power users * Follows WordPress coding standards * Compatible with most modern WordPress themes #### ⚑ Pro Version Unlock advanced publishing features and take your website to a professional level: * **Category Filter Bar** – Let visitors filter posts by category without a page reload * **Section Heading** – Styled headings with accent lines above your post grids * **Post Counter** – Display post numbers on each card * **Editorial Layout Widget** – Magazine-style layouts with featured + supporting post combinations * **Featured Posts Widget** – Hero layouts: cover, left/right side, top/bottom with small posts * **Engagement widgets** – Trending posts, related posts, author box, social share * **Advanced pagination** – Improve navigation with clean, numbered pagination. * **Dark mode support** – Built-in light/dark toggle for better UX * **WooCommerce compatible** – Works with online stores and product blogs * **Single Post Enhancers** – Reading time, breadcrumbs, meta controls Upgrade to Pro for a professional, high-performance publishing experience. #### Widgets Included Transform your content with these powerful Elementor widgets: * **[News Ticker](https://themeansar.com/ansar-elements/elements/news-ticker/)**– Display scrolling breaking news with customizable speed, direction, and styling. * **[Post Query Loop](https://themeansar.com/ansar-elements/elements/post-query-loop/)**– Create stunning blog post grids with multiple layouts, filtering, and pagination options. * **[Featured posts](https://themeansar.com/ansar-elements/elements/featured-posts/)**– Build professional magazine-style layouts with featured posts and category sections. * **[Post Slider](https://themeansar.com/ansar-elements/elements/post-slider/)**– Display your posts in an elegant slider layout Ò€” ideal for featuring the latest news and updates. * **[Post Carousel](https://themeansar.com/ansar-elements/elements/post-carousel/)**– Display posts in beautiful sliding carousel with navigation controls. * **[Post Tab Trending](https://themeansar.com/ansar-elements/elements/post-tab-trending/)**– Highlight trending content in organized tabs for better user engagement. * **[Featured Posts Category filter](https://themeansar.com/ansar-elements/elements/featured-posts-category-filter/)**– Let users easily explore posts by category with interactive filtering options. * **[Post timeline](https://themeansar.com/ansar-elements/elements/post-timeline/)**– Tell stories or showcase updates in a clean, chronological timeline layout. * **[post accordion](https://themeansar.com/ansar-elements/elements/post-accordian/)**– Organize content into expandable sections for a neat and user-friendly interface. * **[table of contents](https://themeansar.com/ansar-elements/elements/table-of-contents/)**– Improve readability and navigation with an auto-generated content index. * **[Comparison Table](https://themeansar.com/ansar-elements/elements/comparison-table/)**– Present features, plans, or products side-by-side for easy decision-making. * **[Heading Widget](https://themeansar.com/ansar-elements/elements/heading/)**– Advanced heading styles with animations and decorative elements. * **[Creative Button](https://themeansar.com/ansar-elements/elements/creative-button/)**– Drive conversions with eye-catching call-to-action buttons featuring dynamic hover effects and icons. #### πŸ’‘ Built For News websites Β· Online magazines Β· Bloggers Β· Content publishers Β· Editorial sitesΒ· Personal blogs ## Screenshots * [[ * Post Query Loop – Standard layout on a live blog page * [[ * Post Query Loop – Overlay layout * [[ * Post Query Loop – List layout * [[ * Featured Posts – Horizontal layout on a live blog page * [[ * Featured Posts – Vertical layout on a live blog page * [[ * Post Query Loop widget controls open in Elementor editor * [[ * Header & Footer Builder interface ## Installation 1. Go to **Plugins Add New** in your WordPress dashboard 2. Search for **Ansar Elements** 3. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate** 4. Make sure Elementor is installed (free version works fine) 5. Open any page in Elementor β€” find the **Post Query Loop** widget in the panel 6. Drag it onto your page and start building ## FAQ ### Is this plugin completely free? Yes. The Post Query Loop widget and all theme builder modules are free and Pro Has advanced publishing features. ### Do I need Elementor Pro? No. Ansar Elements works fully with the free version of Elementor. ### Will it slow down my site? No. Scripts and styles are loaded conditionally β€” only on pages where the widgets are used. ### What card layouts are available in the free version? Three layouts: Standard (image top, content below), Overlay (content over image), and List (horizontal card). ### Can I control how many columns show on mobile? Yes. Column count is fully responsive β€” set separate values for desktop, tablet, and mobile independently. ### How is this different from Popular or other post grid plugins? Ansar Elements is free, lightweight, and focused on blog, news, and magazine use cases. No bloated feature sets, no subscription required for the core widget. ### What does the Pro version include? Pro adds the Category Filter Bar, Section Heading, Post Counter, Editorial Layout widget, and Featured Post widget with hero-style layouts, advanced publishing features. ### Does it work with my theme? Yes. Compatible with most modern WordPress themes that support Elementor. ### Is support available? Yes. Free support is available through the WordPress.org support forums. ### Is it translation-ready? Yes. The plugin follows WordPress standards and is ready for translation. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/01929b30be1a6dfc36838387861d57d1d4b8c92ad4412449ba9f35a8c199efda? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Fast and time saving](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/fast-and-time-saving/)󠁿 [audreydev](https://profiles.wordpress.org/audreydev/) 25, Marzu de 2026 hope they will add more features soon best for blogs [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/ansar-elements/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers β€œPost Query Loop for Blog, News & Magazine Sites – Ansar Elements” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ themeansar ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/themeansar/) [Translate β€œPost Query Loop for Blog, News & Magazine Sites – Ansar Elements” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/ansar-elements) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ansar-elements/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/ansar-elements/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/ansar-elements/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/ansar-elements/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 0.0.7 * Fixed minor CSS issues. * Enhancement: Improved and Optimize Query For Speed. #### 0.0.6 * Fixed minor CSS issues in menu Widget. * Updated editor icons. * Added custom demo content controls for header/footer builder. * Fixed minor CSS issues in post-query loop widget. * Enhancement: Improved Elementor widget registration process. #### 0.0.5 * New: Added Post Query Loop feature for advanced post display and dynamic content layouts. * New: Introduced Post Query Loop Widgets for flexible content filtering and customization. * Enhancement: Improved performance and optimized query handling for better speed and stability. #### 0.0.4 * New: Search Widget with multiple layout options. * New: Copyright Widget with dynamic year auto-update. * New: Archive Title widget. * New: Single Post Title widget. * New: Single Post Content widget. * Improvement: General stability and performance enhancements. #### 0.0.3 * Added Header Builder module for custom headers * Added Footer Builder module for dynamic footers * Archive Builder and Single Post Builder for custom post layouts * Introduced Admin Theme Builder Dashboard for easier template management * Added Site Title, Site Tagline, and Site Logo widgets for flexible header/footer design * Minor bug fixes and performance optimizations #### 0.0.2 * Added advanced Admin Management System for better control and flexibility * Introduced secure Admin Registration Module * Launched powerful Widgets Manager for dynamic customization * Added a custom Admin Dashboard Interface for improved user experience * Minor bug fixes and performance optimizations for smoother operation #### 0.0.1 * Initial release. ## Meta * Version **0.0.7** * Last updated **4 dΓ­es ago** * Active installations **40+** * WordPress version ** 6.6 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ansar-elements/) * Tags * [elementor](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/elementor/)[elementor addons](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/elementor-addons/) [magazine](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/magazine/)[post grid](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/post-grid/) [query loop](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/query-loop/) * [Advanced View](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/ansar-elements/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/ansar-elements/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/ansar-elements/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/ansar-elements/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/ansar-elements/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/ansar-elements/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/ansar-elements/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/ansar-elements/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ themeansar ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/themeansar/) ## Support Got something to say? 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