=== Smart Post – Post Grid, Post Carousel, Post Slider Gutenberg Blocks for Blog & News ===
Contributors: shapedplugin, rubel_miah, shamimmiashuhagh, khalilu
Tags:  post grid, post carousel, list category posts, gutenberg blocks, page builder
Requires at least: 5.9
Tested up to: 7.0
WC requires at least: 5.0
WC tested up to: 10.8.1
Stable tag: 4.0.5
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Display posts in Grid, Carousel, Slider, Timeline, List & Live Filter layouts with Gutenberg Blocks & Ready Patterns - Elementor, Divi, & Shortcodes.

== Description ==

🚀 Explore [**60+ Advanced Post & Page Builder Blocks (Free & Pro)**](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/)  
📚 Start with [**250+ Ready Patterns Library**](https://wpsmartpost.com/patterns/)  
🌐 Visit the Official Website [**Smart Post**](https://wpsmartpost.com/)  
❤️ 134+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews & 4.9/5 Happiness Rating on [**Trustpilot**](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/shapedplugin.com)

[**Smart Post**](https://wpsmartpost.com/) is a next-generation Post Grid and Gutenberg Page Builder Blocks plugin designed to help you build stunning blogs, magazines, news portals, and content-driven websites with ease. Whether you're creating a new site or upgrading an existing one, Smart Post lets you transform your content into modern, engaging layouts in minutes—no coding required.

Build and manage professional websites effortlessly while boosting user engagement with visually appealing post displays and flexible customization options.

[__Ready Patterns__](https://wpsmartpost.com/patterns/) | [__Blocks__](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/) | [__Documentation__](https://wpsmartpost.com/docs/) | [__Support__](https://shapedplugin.com/create-new-ticket/) | [__Upgrade to Pro!__](https://wpsmartpost.com/pricing/)

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***Our Mission Behind Smart Post***

*Our mission is to empower **Bloggers**, **Writers**, **Creators**, **Agencies**, **Marketers**, and **Professionals** with an all-in-one solution for building modern, content-driven websites with ease. Whether starting fresh or enhancing an existing site, blog, newsroom, news updates, or articles section, **Smart Post** helps transform your content into engaging layouts—without coding.*

*By combining powerful features into a single plugin, we simplify website creation and reduce complexity. Smart Post is designed to be beginner-friendly while offering the flexibility and control experienced users need.*

= 🎯 Perfect for Any Content-Driven Website =

With Smart Post, you can build almost any type of website with ease—especially content-driven sites. It features a rich library of ready-to-use, niche-based patterns to help you create stunning layouts effortlessly. It’s the perfect choice for:

✅ Blogs & Personal Websites  
✅ News & Magazine Sites  
✅ Portfolio Websites  
✅ Business & Niche Websites  
✅ Sports News Websites  
✅ Tech News Websites  
✅ Gaming News Websites  
✅ Travel Blogs  
✅ Fashion Blogs  
✅ Food & Recipe Blogs  
✅ Lifestyle Blogs  
✅ And much more

= 📈 Enhance Your Site with Beautiful Patterns =

Transform your website with stunning, ready-made sections designed to grab attention and boost conversions. Everything is at your fingertips to create a professional, high-performing site with minimal customizations. No design complexity, just plug, play, and impress. 

* [Post Carousel Patterns](https://wpsmartpost.com/patterns/#post-carousel)  
* [Post Slider Patterns](https://wpsmartpost.com/patterns/#post-slider)  
* [Thumbnail Slider Patterns](https://wpsmartpost.com/patterns/#thumbnail-slider)  
* [News Ticker Patterns](https://wpsmartpost.com/patterns/#news-ticker)   
* [Post Grid Patterns](https://wpsmartpost.com/patterns/#post-grid-one)  
* [Post List Patterns](https://wpsmartpost.com/patterns/#post-list-one)  
* [Post Timeline Patterns](https://wpsmartpost.com/patterns/#post-timeline-one)  
* [Section Heading Patterns](https://wpsmartpost.com/patterns/#section-heading)   
* [Smart Frontend Patterns](https://wpsmartpost.com/patterns/#smart-frontend-filter)  
* [Social Profiles Patterns](https://wpsmartpost.com/patterns/#social-profiles)   
* [Buttons Patterns](https://wpsmartpost.com/patterns/#buttons)   
* [Pagination Patterns](https://wpsmartpost.com/patterns/#pagination)   
* [Smart Image Patterns](https://wpsmartpost.com/patterns/#smart-image)  
* [Smart Info Box Patterns](https://wpsmartpost.com/patterns/#smart-info-box)  
* [Smart List Patterns](https://wpsmartpost.com/patterns/#smart-list)  
* [Table of Contents Patterns](https://wpsmartpost.com/patterns/#table-of-content)  
* [Taxonomy Patterns](https://wpsmartpost.com/patterns/#taxonomy)


= ⚡ Power Up Your Site with Handy Modules =

Unlock powerful features that enhance both functionality and user experience—without added complexity. From back-to-top navigation and saved templates to post badges, image galleries, and featured videos, these smart modules help you build faster, engage visitors longer, and create a more dynamic website with ease. 

Available Modules Include:

* [Smart Design Library](https://wpsmartpost.com/docs/smart-design-library/)  
* [Saved Templates](https://wpsmartpost.com/docs/saved-templates/)  
* [Back to Top](https://wpsmartpost.com/docs/back-to-top/)   
* [Taxonomy Image & Color](https://wpsmartpost.com/docs/taxonomy-image-color/) (Pro)  
* [Post Badges](https://wpsmartpost.com/docs/post-badges/) (Pro)  
* [Post Image Gallery](https://wpsmartpost.com/docs/post-image-gallery/) (Pro)  
* [Post Featured Video](https://wpsmartpost.com/docs/post-featured-video/) (Pro)

*Upcoming Modules:*

* Website Builder  
* Starter Sites  
* Reading & Scroll Progress  
* Frontend Post Submission (Pro)  
* Dynamic Data & Fields

= Modern Post Grid Blocks =

Create responsive grid layouts that showcase your content beautifully across all devices. Capture attention instantly with clean, well-organized designs that are easy to scan and boost engagement. Turn your blog into a visual powerhouse—effortlessly.

 Available Post Grid Blocks:

* [Post Grid Block 01](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3497)  
* [Post Grid Block 02](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3504)  
* [Post Grid Block 03](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3505)  
* [Post Grid Block 04 (Pro)](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3506)  
* [Post Grid Block 05](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3507)  
* [Post Grid Block 06](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3508)

= Post Slider Blocks =

Showcase your top stories with smooth, eye-catching sliders that instantly grab attention. Highlight featured content without clutter and boost clicks with bold visuals and seamless transitions. Available Post Slider Blocks:

* [Post Slider Block 01](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3490)  
* [Post Slider Block 02 (Pro)](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3493)

= Post Carousel Blocks =

Display more content in less space with smooth, interactive carousels. Keep visitors engaged with swipeable, touch-friendly layouts perfect for featured posts and curated content. Available Post Carousel Blocks:

* [Post Carousel Block 01](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3514)  
* [Post Carousel Block 02](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3516)

= News Ticker Block =

Display real-time, scrolling headlines that instantly grab attention. Perfect for breaking news, updates, and trending stories in a sleek, space-saving format that keeps readers engaged. Available News Ticker Blocks:

* [News Ticker](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3568)

= Post Thumbnail Slider Blocks =

Showcase posts with bold, image-first sliders that draw instant attention. Perfect for highlighting featured content with visually rich, engaging previews. Available Post Thumbnail Slider Blocks:

* [Post Thumbnail Slider Block 01](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3570)  
* [Post Thumbnail Slider Block 02 *(Pro)*](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3572)

= Post List Blocks =

Present content in clean, fast-loading lists that are easy to scan. Ideal for high-volume sites that value clarity, speed, and readability. Available Post List Blocks:

* [Post List Block 01](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3509)  
* [Post List Block 02 *(Pro)*](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3511)  
* [Post List Block 03](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3520)

= Post Timeline Blocks =

Display content in elegant, chronological timelines. Perfect for storytelling, news updates, or showcasing events with clarity and flow. Available Post Timeline Blocks:

* [Post Timeline Block 01](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3522)  
* [Post Timeline Block 02](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3524)  
* [Post Timeline Block 03](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3526)

= 19+ Archive Builder Blocks to Build Dynamic Pages =

* [**Archive and Single Page Builder**](https://wpsmartpost.com/docs/dynamic-site-builders/)

Go beyond basic layouts with 19+ Additional Archive and Single Page Builder blocks. Smart Post introduces a powerful dynamic site builder for Gutenberg, complete with dedicated templates for all essential pages—giving you full control over your site design. Easily build and customize:

* Home Page  
* Single Blog Posts  
* Archive Pages  
* Category Pages  
* Tag Pages  
* Author Pages  
* Search Pages  
* Date Pages

= Gutenberg Header & Footer Builder (upcoming) = 
Take full control of your website’s header and footer with an intuitive visual builder. Start with ready-made templates or create your own from scratch—customize layouts, styles, and elements to match your brand perfectly, without writing a single line of code.

= Gutenberg Mega Menu Builder (upcoming) =
Upgrade your site navigation with a flexible mega menu builder. Add links, images, and dynamic content to create visually rich, intuitive menus that elevate user experience and engagement.

= 14+ Smart Page Builder Blocks =

* [**Smart Page Builder Blocks**](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#smart-page-builder-blocks)

Build clean, functional layouts with Smart Page Builder Blocks. From headings and containers to search, taxonomy, and interactive elements—everything you need to create modern pages inside Gutenberg.

Available Page Builder Blocks include:

* [Section Heading](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3586)  
* Container  
* [Smart Button](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3588)  
* [Taxonomy](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3604)  
* [Social Profiles](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3528)  
* [Table of Contents](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3602)  
* [Smart Image](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3584)  
* [Smart Search](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3596)  
* [Smart Info Box](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3590)  
* [Smart List](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3592)

*Upcoming Page Builder Blocks:*

* Subscribe to Newsletter  
* Social Feeds  
* Smart Menu  
* Google Map

= Enjoy Full Control Over Which Posts to Display =

* [**Advanced Post Query Builder**](https://wpsmartpost.com/docs/post-carousel-slider-blocks/post-carousel-01/#query-builder)

Take full control of your content with an advanced post query builder designed for flexibility and precision. Showcase desired content using powerful, quick filters, flexible queries, and custom display conditions to display exactly what you intend to show.

* Display posts by category  
* Display posts by tags  
* Display posts by category and tags  
* Display specific posts or pages  
* Display custom post types  
* Filter posts by author  
* Filter posts by date  
* Filter posts by keyword  
* Filter posts by custom field  
* Show popular posts  
* Show related posts  
* Show recent posts  
* Show random posts  
* Show oldest posts  
* Show most liked posts  
* Show most viewed posts  
* Show the most commented posts  
* Order posts by ASC & DSC  
* Reorder posts easily  
* Include specific posts  
* Exclude specific posts  
* Exclude posts by term and author  
* Exclude sticky posts  
* Exclude current posts  
* Exclude children's posts  
* Exclude posts without an image

= Help Users Instantly Find What They're Looking for =

* [**AJAX Frontend Live Filter**](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3647)   
* [**AJAX Search**](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3596)  
* [**AJAX Pagination**](https://wpsmartpost.com/blocks/#demoId3649)

With Smart Post’s Ajax-powered search, filters, and pagination, users can quickly find and browse content without reloading the whole page. You have all the essential smart frontend post-filtering options, including:

* Filter by Category  
* Filter by Tags  
* Filter by Author  
* Filter by Date  
* Filter by Post Order (Asc & Dsc)  
* Sort By Filter  
* Keyword Search Filter  
* Custom Taxonomy Filter  
* Clear or Reset Filter

= Create Reusable Templates for Any Page Builder 🔥 =

* [**Saved Templates**](https://wpsmartpost.com/docs/saved-templates/)

Build custom templates once, then reuse them anywhere on your site in any page builders– as many times as you want. It works seamlessly with **Elementor, Divi, WP Bakery, Gutenberg,** and all major page builders, saving hours of repetitive work while maintaining perfect consistency. 

= Build Faster, Design Visually Without Limits =

Create ultra-fast, high-performing websites with Smart Post’s powerful Gutenberg blocks, built for speed and results. Design stunning layouts that load instantly and keep visitors engaged. Customize everything visually—from colors to styles—with complete flexibility and zero coding.

= 🎨 Save Time with Global Design System =

* [**Global Style Settings**](https://wpsmartpost.com/docs/global-style-settings/)

Set your styles once and watch them apply instantly across your entire site with powerful global settings. Maintain a consistent, professional look without manually tweaking every single block. Spend less time on repetitive design tasks and more time creating great content. One change, site-wide impact– simplicity at its finest.

= 📖 Improve Readability and Keep Readers Engaged Longer =

* [**Advanced Typography**](https://wpsmartpost.com/docs/advanced-typography/)


Use clean, well-structured typography to make your content easier and more comfortable to read. Customize fonts, sizes, and styles to match your brand, improve clarity, and keep visitors engaged with your content for longer.

= Starter Sites and Website Builder (upcoming) =

Smart Post Starter Sites provide ready-to-import website templates to help you get started faster. Browse the collection, choose a design that fits your needs, customize it easily, and go live in no time—perfect for building your own site or delivering client projects efficiently.

= ❇️ AI-Powered Content Generation (upcoming) =

Integrated ChatGPT and Gemini support inside Gutenberg to generate post content, descriptions, and ideas, making content creation faster and more efficient.

= 🧩 Fully Compatible with Page Builders & Themes = 

No compatibility worries\! Smart Post works flawlessly with your existing setup. It seamlessly integrates with:

* **Gutenberg Block Editor**  
* **Popular Page Builders**: Elementor, Divi, WPBakery, Beaver Builder, and more  
* **Top WordPress Themes**: Avada, X Theme, BeTheme, Astra, OceanWP, and others  
* **Multilingual Plugins**: WPML, Polylang, Loco Translate, qTranslate, etc. You can [**translate**](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/post-carousel/) Smart Post on translate.wordpress.org.  
* **Popular Plugins**: ACF, The Events Calendar, Events Manager, Membership plugins, and more  
* **WooCommerce** and other essential tools

= 📊 Boost Your Website SEO with Smart Post =  
Easily connect with popular SEO plugins and display custom meta descriptions in place of default excerpts to improve your content’s search performance. SEO plugins include: 

* Yoast  
* Rank Math  
* All-in-One SEO  
* Squirrly  
* SEOPress

= 👨🏻‍💻 Author =

**Smart Post** is developed by [**ShapedPlugin LLC**](https://shapedplugin.com/), a team with over a decade of experience in building WordPress plugins, focused on quality, performance, and ongoing improvements.

= 🛟 Documentation & Support =

Although Smart Post is beginner-friendly with a minimal learning curve, it is well-documented. It provides dedicated support whenever you need.  

👉 Read well-organized Smart Post [Documentation](https://wpsmartpost.com/docs/) 

👉 Watch Smart Post [YouTube Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnveuaiPBdc&list=PLoUb-7uG-5jMKaIryd6B0d41Lafvx4UF5) 

👉 Join the plugin’s [Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/post-carousel/) or [Contact Us](https://shapedplugin.com/contact-us/) for support.

👉 Join the [ShapedPlugin Community](https://community.shapedplugin.com/portal/) for tips from users and experts  

👉 Learn more about the Smart Post at [https://wpsmartpost.com/](https://wpsmartpost.com/)

= 🔥 Explore More Solutions from ShapedPlugin =

Discover our powerful WordPress and WooCommerce plugins designed to save time, boost performance, and enhance your website experience:

[**Real Testimonials**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/testimonial-free/) – Showcase authentic customer reviews with stylish layouts to build trust, boost credibility, and increase conversions effortlessly on your website.

[**WP Carousel**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-carousel-free/) – Create responsive carousels for posts, images, and content with smooth navigation to engage visitors and beautifully highlight your key content.

[**Smart Tabs**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-expand-tabs-free/) – Organize content into clean, responsive tabs to improve user experience, reduce clutter, and present information in a structured, engaging way.

[**Location Weather**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/location-weather/) – Display real-time weather updates for any location with customizable layouts, enhancing user engagement and adding dynamic, useful content to your site.

[**Easy Accordion**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-accordion-free/) – Add responsive, SEO-friendly accordion sections to organize content efficiently, improve readability, and create a clean, interactive browsing experience.

[**Smart Team**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/team-free/) – Showcase your team members with stylish, customizable layouts to build trust, highlight expertise, and present your organization professionally.

[**Logo Carousel**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/logo-carousel-free/) – Display client, partner, or brand logos in responsive carousels to build credibility, strengthen brand identity, and showcase partnerships effectively.

[**WooGallery**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gallery-slider-for-woocommerce/) – Create beautiful, responsive product galleries for WooCommerce to showcase images attractively, improve user experience, and increase product engagement.

[**Smart Swatches**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-swatches/) – Replace default WooCommerce variation dropdowns with color, image, and label swatches to improve product selection and enhance the shopping experience.

[**Product Slider (Smart Store)**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/woo-product-slider/) – Build modern, conversion-focused WooCommerce store layouts with advanced features to improve product visibility, user experience, and sales performance.

[**WooCategory**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/woo-category-slider-grid/) – Display WooCommerce product categories in stylish grids or sliders to improve navigation, highlight collections, and enhance store browsing experience.

== Installation ==

= MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS =

* PHP 5.6 or later
* MySQL 5.6 or later
* WordPress 5.9 or later

**This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working**

= AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION (EASIEST WAY) =

To do an automatic install of Smart Post, log in to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the Plugins menu, and click Add New.
In the search field, type "Smart Post". Once you have found it, you can install it by simply clicking "Install Now" and then "Activate".

= MANUAL INSTALLATION =

**Uploading in WordPress Dashboard**

* Download post-carousel.zip
* Navigate to the ‘Add New’ in the plugins dashboard
* Navigate to the ‘Upload’ area
* Select post-carousel.zip from your computer
* Click ‘Install Now’
* Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard

**Using FTP**

* Download post-carousel.zip
* Extract the post-carousel directory to your computer
* Upload the post-carousel directory to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
* Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard

You will now see the Post Carousel menu in your WordPress admin panel.

The WordPress codex contains <a href="https://codex.wordpress.org/Managing_Plugins#Manual_Plugin_Installation">instructions</a> on how to install a WordPress plugin.



== Frequently Asked Questions ==

=Is Smart Post free?=
Yes! Smart Post is free to use.

=How can I show Post Carousel or Post Grid?=
After activating the plugin, you will see “Smart Post Show” in the WordPress admin dashboard.

**Three Steps to Create Your Post Carousel or Grid**
* Step 1: Select a carousel or grid layout to display your posts. Customize the layout with various settings.
* Step 2: Filter posts by type (posts, pages), ID, taxonomy (categories, tags, post formats), author, keyword, status, and sort order (ID, title, date, modified date).
* Step 3: Paste the generated shortcode where you want to display your post carousel or grid.


=I’d like access to more features. How can I get them?=
Additional features are available in the [Pro version](https://wpsmartpost.com/) of the plugin.

=What if I upgrade to the premium version?=
Your existing Post Carousels or Grids content will work with [premium version](https://wpsmartpost.com/). You won't lose your existing content.

=Do I need coding skills to use Smart Post?=
No coding skills are required. You can create post carousels and grids without writing shortcode attributes.

=Is Smart Post responsive?=
Yes, Smart Post is responsive and works on mobile and touch devices.

=Can I show Post Carousel or Grid anywhere on my website?=
Yes, you can add Post Carousel or Grid inside blog posts, pages, widgets, and elsewhere on your WordPress site using a shortcode or PHP function.

=How to show Post Carousel or Grid on my homepage, header.php, or PHP files?=
&#60;?php echo do_shortcode('[smart_post_show id="x..."]'); ?&#62;

=Can I have multiple Post Carousels or Grids with separate settings?=
Yes, you can create unlimited Post Carousels or Grids with separate settings on pages, posts, templates, widgets, or elsewhere.

=Will Smart Post work with my theme?=
Smart Post works with any WordPress theme that follows WordPress standards.

=Where can I report bugs?=
If you find a bug, please report it in our [support](https://shapedplugin.com/create-new-ticket/). You will be replied once the issue is resolved.

=Is Smart Post Multilingual Ready?=
Yes, Smart Post is translation-ready and compatible with WPML, Polylang, Loco Translate, qTranslate-x, GTranslate, Google Language Translator, WPGlobus, and others.

=Is Smart Post ready with multisite?
Yes, Smart Post works with WordPress multisite networks.


== Screenshots ==

1. Post Carousel 01
2. Post Carousel 02
3. Post Slider 01
4. Thumbnails Slider 01
5. News Ticker
6. Post Grid 01 with Frontend Live Filter
7. Post Grid 02
8. Post Grid 03 with Ajax Number Pagination
9. Post Grid 05
10. Post Grid 06
11. Post List 01
12. Post List 03
13. Post Timeline 01
14. Post Timeline 02
15. Post Timeline 03
16. Section Heading
17. Container
18. Smart Button
19. Taxonomy
20. Social Profiles
21. Table Of Contents
22. Smart Image
23. Smart Info Box
24. Smart List
25. Global Style Settings
26. Dashboard Panel
27. Block Control Panel
28. Manage Modules Panel 
29. Classic Shortcode Demo
30. Filter Content
31. Display Options
32. Carousel Controls
33. Detail Page Settings
34. Typography



== Changelog ==

= 4.0.5 - Jun 19, 2026 =
* Fix: The warning found in the Widget Editor for not block theme.

= 4.0.4 - Jun 10, 2026 =
* Fix: The post title length issue of post slider block.
* Fix: The switch back to classic link issue in popup.

= 4.0.3 - Jun 09, 2026 =
* New: The Default Editor option in the plugin settings tab to set editor preference to create post showcase.
* New: The Shortcode area added to the Saved Templates' right sidebar to copy shortcode easily.
* Improved: WordPress minimum version requirement updated from 5.0 to 5.9 for better Gutenberg block compatibility.
* Improved: Classic shortcodes added to the Saved Template list table.
* Improved: The Plugin Dashboard Panel has been enhanced.
* Improved: The Ready Patterns Library style.
* Improved: The Tools (Export/Import) panel moved to Settings page.
* Tested: Compatible with WooCommerce 10.8.1.

= 4.0.2 - May 20, 2026 =
* Fix: Info Box block loading issue.

= 4.0.1 - May 11, 2026 =
* Fix: The Fontawesome icon CSS conflict issue.
* Fix: The common CSS selector issue.

= 4.0.0 - Apr 24, 2026 =
* New: Smart Frontend Filter block.
* New: Post Carousel 01 block.
* New: Post Carousel 02 block.
* New: Post Slider 01 block.
* New: Thumbnails Slider 01 block.
* New: News Ticker block.
* New: Post Grid 01 block.
* New: Post Grid 02 block.
* New: Post Grid 03 block.
* New: Post Grid 05 block.
* New: Post Grid 06 block.
* New: Post List 01 block.
* New: Post List 02 block.
* New: Post List 03 block.
* New: Post Timeline 01 block.
* New: Post Timeline 02 block.
* New: Post Timeline 03 block.
* New: Container block.
* New: Smart Button block.
* New: Social Profiles block.
* New: Taxonomy block.
* New: Table of Contents block.
* New: Smart Image block.
* New: Smart Info Box block.
* New: Smart List block.
* New: Heading block.
* New: Smart Pagination (child block).
* New: Taxonomy Filter (child block).
* New: Smart List Item (child block).
* New: Elementor integration for Smart Post Saved Templates.
* New: Divi integration for Smart Post Saved Templates.
* New: WPBakery integration for Smart Post Saved Templates.
* New: Oxygen integration for Smart Post Saved Templates.
* New: Beaver Builder integration for Smart Post Saved Templates.
* New: Bricks integration for Smart Post Saved Templates.
* Improved: Rebuilt with a focus on Gutenberg blocks.
* Improved: Renamed plugin from Smart Post Show to Smart Post.
* Updated: Rearranged plugin submenus for better usability.
* Updated: Language (.pot) file.
* Tested: Compatible with WordPress 7.0.
* Tested: Compatible with WooCommerce 10.7.0.

= 3.0.13 - Mar 25, 2026 =
* Improved: The plugin security has improved.
* Tested: WordPress 6.9.4 compatibility.
* Tested: WooCommerce 10.6.1 compatibility.

= 3.0.12 - Dec 29, 2025 =
* Improved: Standardized singleton instance property naming.
* Improved: Code readability and maintainability improved.

= 3.0.11 - Nov 25, 2025 =
* Tested: WordPress 6.9 compatibility.
* Tested: WooCommerce 10.3.5 compatibility.

= 3.0.10 - Aug 25, 2025 =
* Fix: Elementor editor preloader issue.

= 3.0.9 - Aug 25, 2025 =
* Improved: Enhanced plugin security and data validation.
* Improved: Custom CSS and JS option.

= 3.0.8 - Aug 21, 2025 =
* New: The Content orientation: Left and Right options.
* New: The Carousel Navigation: Top-Left position.
* New: The Carouse Pagination: Dynamic option.
* Improved: Some plugin options are enhanced to make them more user-friendly.
* Tested: WooCommerce 10.1.1 compatibility.

= 3.0.7 - Jul 11, 2025 =
* Improved: The plugin setting page tab icons.
* Fix: The plugin page style issue was found during testing with the WordPress Playground.
* Updated: The language (.pot) file.
* Tested: WordPress 6.8.1 compatibility.

= 3.0.6 - Apr 14, 2025 =
* Improved: The plugin options styles for RTL language websites.
* Fix: A few WPCS-related warnings.
* Fix: The help page recommended plugins logo URL not found issue.
* Tested: WordPress 6.8 compatibility.
* Tested: WooCommerce 9.8.1 compatibility.

= 3.0.5 - Jan 23, 2025 =
* Improved: The shortcode select option style of the gutenberg block.
* Fix: The warning when placing the translation file in the wp-content/language folder.
* Fix: The warning was found when the pro version was downgraded to the free version.
* Update: The language (.pot) file.
* Tested: WordPress 6.7.1 compatibility.
* Tested: WooCommerce 9.6.0 compatibility.

= 3.0.4 - Nov 21, 2024 =
* Fix: The plugin style issue for RTL sites.
* Tested: WooCommerce 9.4.2 compatibility.

= 3.0.3 - Nov 10, 2024 =
* Updated: The language (.pot) file.
* Tested: WordPress 6.7 compatibility.

= 3.0.2 - Oct 15, 2024 =
* Fix: The PHP 7.2 compatibility issue.
* Tested: WordPress 6.6.2 compatibility.
* Tested: WooCommerce 9.3.3 compatibility.

= 3.0.1 - Sep 04, 2024 =
* Improved: The plugin security has been improved.
* Fix: Some string translation issue.
* Updated: The language (.pot) file.
* Tested: WordPress 6.6.1 compatibility.
* Tested: WooCommerce 9.2.3 compatibility.

= 3.0.0 - Jul 11, 2024 =
* New: The Slider Layout feature.
* New: The List Layout feature.
* New: The Vertical Gap between items option.
* New: Image Border and  Border-Radius option
* New: The Border option of the Read More button.
* New: The Border option for grid or list pagination.
* New: Border option for slider or carousel navigation.
* New: Border-Radius option for slider or carousel navigation.
* Improved: Plugin UI and UX improved.
* Improved: The backed options have been enhanced.
* Improved: The options of Display Settings were reorganized by the Nested Tab.
* Improved: The options of Carousel Settings were reorganized by the Nested Tab.
* Improved: The Hide on Mobile option is separated for carousel navigation and pagination options.
* Updated: The language(.pot) file.
* Fix: The 'SPS_Help' class conflicts with other plugins
* Tested: WordPress 6.5.5 compatibility.
* Tested: WooCommerce 9.1.0 compatibility.

= 2.4.29 - Jun 06, 2024 =
* Tested: WooCommerce 8.9.2 compatibility.

= 2.4.28 - Apr 08, 2024 =
* Improved: The plugin security has improved.

= 2.4.27 - Apr 04, 2024 =
* Fix: The warning was found when the plugin was activated via the WP-CLI command.
* Tested: WordPress 6.5 compatibility.

= 2.4.26 - Mar 19, 2024 =
* Improved: The Help Page has been redesigned to make it more user-friendly.
* Fix: The warning was found when activating the plugin via WP CLI.
* Tested: WooCommerce 8.6.1 compatibility.
* Tested: WordPress 6.4.3 compatibility.

= 2.4.25 - Nov 09, 2023 =
* Fix: Few PHPCS warnings with PHP8.2.
* Tested: WordPress 6.4.1 compatibility.
* Tested: WooCommerce 8.2.2 compatibility.

= 2.4.24 - Aug 22, 2023 =
* Fix: The plugin ui interaction conflict along with the EasyTimeTable plugin.
* Tested: WordPress 6.3 compatibility.

= 2.4.23 - Jul 06, 2023 =
* Updated: Minimum required WordPress version for the plugin.
* Fix: The issue related to the "nofollow" attribute.
* Fix: The issue of not showing carousels with Elementor Pro plugin.
* Tested: WordPress 6.2.2 compatibility.

= 2.4.22 - May 24, 2023 =
* Fix: The tab and key navigation option of the carousel does not work.

= 2.4.21 - Apr 19, 2023 =
* Fix: Uncaught TypeError – cannot access offset of type string on string.
* Tested: WordPress 6.2 compatibility.

= 2.4.20 - Mar 14, 2023 =
* Improved: The Gutenberg Block NPM packages are updated.
* Fix: The conflict of the plugin Swiper with other plugins like Elementor Swiper.
* Fix: The Elementor block icon gets modified by another plugin's icon.

= 2.4.19 - Jan 05, 2023 =
* Fix: The carousel style issue along with WP Carousel Free.
* Improved: Plugin security improved.
* Improved: Swiper JS version updated to 8.4.3
* Tested: WooCommerce 7.2.2 compatibility.

= 2.4.18 - Dec 07, 2022 =
* Improved: Load dynamic style according to the shortcode on the page.

= 2.4.17 - Oct 07, 2022 =
* New: The Free mode of the Carousel layout.

= 2.4.16 - Aug 26, 2022 =
* Fix: Few deprecated JS warnings on the plugin tools page.

= 2.4.15 - Jul 20, 2022 =
* Fix: The icons of meta fields do not show after upgrading to Pro.

= 2.4.14 - Jun 15, 2022 =
* Fix: The premium page warnings.
* Fix: CLS issue of carousel layout.

= 2.4.13 - May 18, 2022 =
* Tested: WordPress 6.0 compatibility.
* Fix: Deprecated warning of the Gutenberg Block.
* Fix: Few deprecated JS warnings.

= 2.4.12 - Apr 30, 2022 =
* Fix: Deprecate the warning of the Elementor Block.
* Fix: Invalid image URL-related warning.
* Fix: The sub-tag is not allowed in the post title.
* Fix: WPCS errors and warnings.
* Improved: The export functionality has been improved.
* Removed: Unused codes from the plugin.

= 2.4.11 - Apr 18, 2022 =
* New: Add SVG preloading icon as a preloader image.
* Removed: Removed the TinyMCE button.
* Optimized:  Removed unused images in the plugin and optimized existing images and SVGs.

= 2.4.10 - Mar 05, 2022 =
* Fix: Filtering pages by title doesn't work.

= 2.4.9 - Feb 23, 2022 =
* New: Recent WooCommerce products option added.
* Improved: Plugins installed page.

= 2.4.8 - Feb 09, 2022 =
* New: Elementor Addons added.
* Improved: Navigation and Pagination default color improved with an accessible color.
* Improved: Shortcode Generator settings tabs improved with accessible color.
* Fix: Pagination issue for multiple grid shortcodes used in a page.
* Fix: A warning related to the Gutenberg block.
* Fix: Minor tweaking.

= 2.4.7 - Feb 02, 2022 =
* Fix: Language .pot file issue.

= 2.4.6 - Jan 27, 2022 =
* Tested: WordPress 5.9 compatibility.

= 2.4.5 - Jan 05, 2021 =
* Fix: Compatibility issue for Gutenberg block with WP v4.9.18 or less.

= 2.4.4 - Dec 28, 2021 =
* New: Gutenberg Block to insert the shows.

= 2.4.3 - Dec 13, 2021 =
* Improved: Redesign Filter Content tab (Post Types).

= 2.4.2 - Nov 06, 2021 =
* Improved: Settings page "Save Changes" and "Reset Tab" button.
* Removed: "Reset All" button.

= 2.4.1 - Oct 19, 2021 =
* Fix: The carousel tab properties have been hidden when moving to other layouts.
* Fix: Data clean-up on deletion doesn't work.
* Improved: Shortcode settings panel text.

= 2.4.0 - Sep 27, 2021 =
* New: Import and Export (Tools) option added.

= 2.3.6 - Aug 30, 2021 =
* New: Filter hook for hiding posts without thumbnails.
* Fix: Border radius issue.

= 2.3.5 - Aug 11, 2021 =
* Removed: Unused code.
* Improved: Backend preview security.

= 2.3.4 - Aug 04, 2021 =
* Improved: Plugin security.

= 2.3.3 - Jul 30, 2021 =
* Improved: Nonce verification for Ajax requests has been improved.
* Fix: Plugin security issues have been fixed.
* Fix: Disabling the Nofollow attribute on the Title and Readmore fixed.

= 2.3.2 - Jul 14, 2021 =
* Fix: PHP old version compatibility issue.
* Tested: WordPress 5.8 compatibility.

= 2.3.1 - Jul 10, 2021 =
* Improved: Backend options panel and typo.

= 2.3.0 - Jun 21, 2021 =
* New: Generator backend live preview option.

= 2.2.11 - Jun 04, 2021 =
* Improved: Shortcode, AutoEmbed, and Line break support added to the post content.

= 2.2.10 - May 24, 2021 =
* Fix: Undefined variable/PHP error notice issue.

= 2.2.9 - Apr 27, 2021 =
* Fix: Home page pagination issue in Grid layout.
* Update: Swiper JS latest version.

= 2.2.8 - Apr 17, 2021 =
* Improved: Read More button is independent of Content.
* Improved: Help tooltip text alignment and text change for columns.
* Improved: AutoPlay Speed and Pause on Hover have been hidden when AutoPlay is off.
* Fix: Redirect to the help page after activating the plugin.

= 2.2.7 - Apr 03, 2021 =
* New: Shortcode field redesigned.
* New: Shortcode onClick copy option.
* Improved: Help page.

= 2.2.6 - Mar 16, 2021 =
* Tested: WordPress 5.7 compatibility.
* New: Support & Documentation link added.

= 2.2.5 - Feb 09, 2021 =
* New: Post title br tag supported.
* Fix: Grid pagination issue on the same page.

= 2.2.4 - Jan 12, 2021 =
* Fix: Admin notice style issue.
* Improved: Plugin action link system.
* New: Help page video tutorial.

= 2.2.3 - Jan 08, 2021 =
* New: Mouse wheel scrolling for carousel.
* Improved: Admin setting improved.

= 2.2.2 - Dec 17, 2020 =
* Fix: Setting page link issue.

= 2.2.1 - Dec 14, 2020 =
* Fix: Preloader issue.
* Fix: Parse error issue.

= 2.2.0 - Dec 10, 2020 =
* New: Grid layout.
* New: Common Filtering: (include specific posts, exclude posts, and limit options).
* New: Advanced Filtering: Taxonomy (categories, tags, and post formats), Author, Sort by (Order by and Order), Status, Keyword, etc.
* New: Preloader option.
* New: Detail page link type (none) option.
* New: Link target options.
* New: Add rel="nofollow" to item links option.
* New: Color options for tile, meta field, content, etc.
* New: Margin between columns option.
* New: Thumbnail Show/Hide option.
* New: Thumbnail available sizes option.
* New: Post title HTML tag selection.
* New: Meta field comment count.
* New: Read More options.
* New: Post border & border radius option.
* New: Post background color option.
* New: Inner padding option.
* New: Carousel infinite loop option.
* New: Carousel lazy load option.
* New: Carousel direction option.
* New: Adaptive carousel height option.
* Improved: Carousel navigation option.
* Improved: Plugin renaming Post Carousel to Smart Post Show.
* Fix: WordPress 5.6 compatible issue.

= 2.1.13 - Aug 24, 2020 =
* Fix: WordPress 5.5 compatible issue.

= 2.1.12 - Nav 25, 2019 =
* Fix: WordPress 5.3 compatible issue.

= 2.1.11 - May 22, 2019 =
* Fix: WordPress 5.2.1 compatible issue.

= 2.1.10 =
* Fix: WordPress 5.1 compatible issue.
* Improved: Set post image size "large".

= 2.1.9 - Nov 01, 2018 =
* Fix: Pagination dots issue.
* Fix: Post date issue.

= 2.1.8 - Oct 02, 2018 =
* Enhanced: Content show/hide option enhanced with Full content and Limited content options.

= 2.1.7 - Aug 03, 2018 =
* Fix: Languages path issue.

= 2.1.6 - May 16, 2018 =
* Fix: Date meta issue.

= 2.1.5 - March 01, 2018 =
* New: Shortcode support in content.

= 2.1.4 - January 01, 2018 =
* Fix: Shortcode generator error.

= 2.1.3 - November 25, 2017 =
* Fix: Icon issue.

= 2.1.2 =
* Fix: Post meta date issue.

= 2.1.1 =
* Fix: Language-changing issue.

= 2.1 =
* Improved Admin Setting Panel
* Added Carousel Title Option

= 2.0 =
* Shortcode Generator
* Post Title on/off
* Post Title Color
* Post Title Hover Color
* Post Content on/off
* Post Content Color
* Post Author Name on/off
* Post Date on/off
* Post Meta Color
* Post Meta Hover Color
* Two Theme Style
* Navigation on/off
* Navigation Color
* Navigation Background Color
* Pagination Dots on/off
* Pagination Color
* Pagination Active Color
* AutoPlay on/off
* AutoPlay Speed
* Pause on Hover on/off
* Pagination Speed
* Touch Swipe
* Mouse Draggable
* RTL Mode

= 1.0 =
* First Release
