{"id":2038,"date":"2021-04-26T15:46:14","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T12:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/?post_type=documentation&#038;p=2038"},"modified":"2025-05-21T09:29:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T06:29:51","slug":"trending-posts","status":"publish","type":"documentation","link":"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/extensions\/trending-posts\/","title":{"rendered":"Trending Posts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"2056\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 3456 \/ 2056;\" width=\"3456\" autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Screen-Recording-2025-05-21-at-09.02.03-1.mov\" playsinline><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Activating the Trending Posts extension.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>Trending Posts<\/strong>&nbsp;extension helps you highlight content that\u2019s gaining attention on your website \u2014 whether it\u2019s blog posts or products. It automatically showcases items based on engagement signals like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Posts<\/strong>: Ranked by the number of comments received within a selected time frame.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Products<\/strong>: Ranked by the number of recent reviews or how many times they\u2019ve been purchased in the last period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a simple way to promote popular content and improve visibility for posts or products that are performing well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Activating the Extension<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To enable the&nbsp;<strong>Trending Posts<\/strong>&nbsp;extension:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Toggle the switch to\u00a0<strong>enable<\/strong>\u00a0the extension.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to your\u00a0<strong>WordPress Dashboard<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on\u00a0<strong>Blocksy<\/strong>\u00a0in the sidebar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the\u00a0<strong>Extensions<\/strong>\u00a0tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate\u00a0<strong>Trending Posts<\/strong>\u00a0in the list.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d37182063f6&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d37182063f6\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3456\" height=\"2058\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Screenshot-2025-05-21-at-09.05.12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13269\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Customising the Trending Posts extension.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Granular Controls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Screenshot-2025-05-21-at-09.14.23.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13272\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Once the extension is activated, head over to the\u00a0<strong>Customizer \u2192 Trending Posts<\/strong>\u00a0panel to set it up. Here\u2019s a breakdown of the available options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Module Controls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This section lets you set the module\u2019s front-end title and choose the HTML tag it should use \u2014 which can help with SEO structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can select from all standard heading tags (H1\u00a0to\u00a0H6), a paragraph (P), or a\u00a0SPAN\u00a0element, depending on your design and semantic needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also upload a custom icon for the module using an SVG file, helping it better match your site\u2019s visual style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Post Type Controls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, you can define which type of content the module will pull from \u2014 regular blog posts, WooCommerce products, or even custom post types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can narrow down the selection by entering specific post or product IDs, or by filtering content using taxonomies like categories or tags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>\u201cTrending From\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0setting lets you choose the time range to evaluate what content should be considered trending, based on comments, purchases, or reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Image Controls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This section allows you to configure the size of the featured image displayed for each item. It helps ensure your content looks clean and consistent across different layouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alignment &amp; Visibility Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this section to adjust how the content aligns vertically inside its container. You can also decide whether the module should be visible on desktop, tablet, or mobile devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re using Blocksy Pro, you\u2019ll get an additional option to choose the placement of the module \u2014 for example, after the header, or before or after the footer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Display Conditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Blocksy Pro users also gain access to display conditions through the <a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/modules\/conditions-module\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Conditional Module<\/a>. This lets you control exactly where the Trending Posts module appears, so you can choose to show it only on specific pages, posts, or even archive pages \u2014 giving you fine-tuned control over its visibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s all you need to get started with the Trending Posts extension. With just a few simple settings, you can highlight your most engaging content and keep visitors exploring your site longer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The&nbsp;Trending Posts&nbsp;extension helps you highlight content that\u2019s gaining attention on your website \u2014 whether it\u2019s blog posts or products. It automatically showcases items based on engagement signals like: It\u2019s a simple way to promote popular content and improve visibility for posts or products that are performing well. 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