Pro Grid is a powerful WordPress plugin designed to enhance post and custom post displays with advanced filtering and AJAX capabilities. This versatile tool transforms standard content listings into dynamic, interactive grids that improve user experience and site functionality.
Comprehensive Grid Display Solutions
The plugin offers multiple layout options to showcase your content in the most effective way:
- General Grid Layouts:
- Fit row/column configurations for uniform displays
- Variable size grids for visual hierarchy
- Pattern-based arrangements for creative presentations
- Boxed designs with multiple overlay effects and SVG support
- Alternative View Options:
- List view for text-heavy content
- Colorized grids for visual impact
- Table view for data-rich content
- Carousel displays for featured content
Advanced Filtering and Search Capabilities
Pro Grid revolutionizes content discovery with sophisticated filtering:
- AJAX-powered search delivers instant results without page reloads
- Custom field integration allows filtering by any post metadata
- Taxonomy-based filtering for categories, tags, and custom taxonomies
- Multiple search positions:
- Top-of-page search bar
- Sticky sidebars (left or right)
- Popup search modal
- Widget area integration
Customization and Design Features
The plugin provides extensive styling options to match your site’s aesthetic:
- Image effects including zoom, grayscale, and secondary image hover
- Layout controls for showing/hiding elements:
- Post titles, metadata, and excerpts
- Action buttons (add to cart, favorite, share)
- Quick view functionality
- Typography options for all text elements
- Box styling with shadows, backgrounds, and overlays
Technical Specifications and Compatibility
Pro Grid is built for modern WordPress environments:
- Fully responsive design for all device sizes
- Multi-language support for international sites
- Compatible with WooCommerce 3.4+ and PHP 7.2+
- Optimized for speed and performance
- Works with both standard posts and custom post types
Pagination and Navigation Options
The plugin offers flexible content navigation solutions:
- Traditional pagination:
- Horizontal page numbers (top or bottom)
- Vertical page numbers (left or right)
- Modern navigation:
- “Show more” button for incremental loading
- Infinite scroll for seamless browsing
- Customization options:
- Multiple preset styles
- Color customization
- Position controls
Recent Updates and Improvements
The development team continuously enhances the plugin:
Version 2.5 (05/12/2017)
- Resolved various minor bugs
- Improved overall stability
Version 2.4 (06/28/2017)
- Added WooCommerce 3.4+ compatibility
- Ensured PHP 7.2 support
Version 2.3 (05/29/2017)
- Enhanced WooCommerce 3.0+ integration
- Added category selection per item
- Improved dropdown filter functionality
- Optimized grid options
Implementation Best Practices
To get the most from Pro Grid:
- For eCommerce sites: Use the WooCommerce integration to create product grids with filtering by attributes, categories, and price ranges
- For content-heavy sites: Implement the list view with customizable excerpts for better readability
- For portfolios: Utilize the grid layouts with hover effects to showcase visual content
- For directories: Combine custom field filters with table view for data-rich displays
The plugin’s extensive documentation and support resources ensure smooth implementation for all use cases. With its combination of powerful features and flexible customization, Pro Grid stands as a comprehensive solution for modern WordPress content display needs.
