WordPress takes your website beyond static content, offering powerful tools to dynamically display posts, pages, and custom post types. One of the most versatile blocks in the block editor is the Query Loop Block—a game-changer for organizing and presenting content dynamically.
Welcome back to Green Closet Creative’s Mastering Blocks series! In this installment, we’re exploring the Query Loop Block, how it works, and how you can harness its power to showcase dynamic content.
What Is The Query Loop Block?
The Query Loop Block is essentially a block-based replacement for WordPress’ traditional PHP query loops, allowing you to pull in and display posts dynamically. Whether you want to showcase your latest blog posts, featured content, or filtered custom post types, the Query Loop Block lets you do this without writing code.
Think of it as a smart content display—instead of manually adding and formatting posts on a page, the Query Loop Block fetches and updates them automatically based on the criteria you set.
Features Of The Query Loop Block
The Query Loop Block offers a variety of built-in customization options, including:
- Customizable Layouts: Choose from pre-designed patterns like grids, lists, or full-width featured posts.
- Filters and Sorting: Display posts by category, tag, author, or custom taxonomy.
- Post Templates: Control what appears—titles, excerpts, images, metadata (author, date, category), and even custom fields.
- Pagination Support: Automatically include pagination so users can navigate through more content.
- Advanced Query Control: Adjust settings like post order, exclusion of certain posts, and more.
When To Use The Query Loop Block
The Query Loop Block is used for archive or feed type pages, but it can also be used to pull in dynamic content on any page of your website. Here are just a few possible scenarios:
- Blog Post Listings – Instead of manually adding recent posts to a page, use the Query Loop Block to automatically pull in and style your latest blog content.
- Featured or Filtered Content – Want to highlight only a specific category, tag, or author’s posts? Use the filtering options to curate what appears.
- Custom Post Type Displays – If your site has portfolios, testimonials, case studies, or events, the Query Loop Block can dynamically show entries without needing custom templates.
- News or Announcements – For frequently updated content like company updates, news sections, or press releases, the Query Loop Block ensures your content stays fresh.
How To Use The Query Loop Block
Getting started with the Query Loop Block is easier than you might think. Check out this video from Wes Theron on WordPress TV for a walkthrough on how to insert and configure the Query Loop Block.
Take Your Content To The Next Level
The Query Loop Block is a must-use tool for anyone looking to dynamically display posts, custom post types, or featured content in WordPress. By understanding how to configure and style it, you can create visually appealing and functional content sections without touching code.
Want to learn more about other powerful blocks? Stay tuned for our next installment in the Mastering Blocks series!