If you run a WordPress blog and want an easy way to showcase specific posts on your homepage or sidebar, the GPH Featured Post plugin might be just what you need.
This lightweight plugin lets you display selected blog posts as “featured” using a simple shortcode or by adding a widget. It’s perfect for drawing attention to important articles, announcements, seasonal updates, or evergreen content.
What You Can Do with GPH Featured Post
- Add a featured post slider on your homepage (great for drawing attention to key articles)
- Show a list of featured posts in your sidebar or footer
- Highlight specific posts from a category like “editor’s picks” or “must reads”
- Keep readers engaged by rotating fresh or high-value content
How It Works
With the GPH Featured Post plugin, you can easily mark any blog post as “featured” directly from the post editor. These featured posts can then be displayed prominently, such as on the top section of your homepage, using a simple shortcode.
- Select which posts to feature with just a click
- Use the built-in search box to quickly find specific posts, especially useful for large blogs
- Drag and drop to rearrange the display order of featured posts
- Add or remove posts from the featured list at any time
All of this is integrated in a clean admin interface, designed to work seamlessly with popular themes like GeneratePress, Blocksy, OceanWP, Frontpage, Genesis, and Astra.
The plugin outputs a simple, responsive layout that you can customize with your theme’s CSS or integrate into your homepage using the [gph_featured_posts] shortcode.
The output is clean, responsive, and easy to customize using your theme’s CSS.
Where It’s Useful
- Homepage sliders or grids
- Blog post intros
- Sidebar featured sections
- Landing pages promoting a content series
- Highlighting time-sensitive or promotional posts
Requirements
- WordPress 5.0+
- Theme: Genesis, Blocksy, FrontPage, OceanWP, Astra, GeneratePress
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If you’re looking for a simple way to bring attention to specific posts without bloated page builders or complicated setups, GPH Featured Post offers a clean and flexible solution. Whether you’re building a personal blog or managing a content-heavy site, this tool gives you an easy way to curate content visually.