The Query Loop is a Gutenberg block, introduced with WordPress's full site editing features, that displays a customizable list of posts based on chosen criteria — category, tag, post type, or a range of other filters — directly within the block editor, with no custom code required.
What the Query Loop Block Can Do
- Display posts filtered by category, tag, author, or other criteria
- Control exactly how many posts are shown, and in what specific order
- Customize the layout entirely, including grids, lists, or a range of other formats
- Combine directly with other blocks to build genuinely custom archive-style page designs
Common Uses
- Building a custom "related posts" section within an article
- Creating a personalized homepage layout featuring specific, hand-picked content
- Designing a fully custom category or archive page layout
Why This Represented a Meaningful Step Forward
Before the Query Loop block existed, achieving this kind of custom post display generally required either a dedicated plugin or genuine custom PHP code. Now, it's achievable directly within the native block editor — a meaningful step in WordPress's ongoing move toward full, code-free site building.
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