{"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":"2026-10-08T12:19:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T09:19:36","slug":"trending-posts","status":"publish","type":"documentation","link":"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/extensions\/trending-posts\/","title":{"rendered":"Trending Posts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Trending Posts<\/strong> extension adds a dedicated section for highlighting content that is currently receiving the most engagement on your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For posts and other supported content, popularity can be determined from recent comments. WooCommerce products can also be ranked using recent reviews or purchases, allowing the section to surface products that are attracting attention within a selected period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-palette-color-8-color has-palette-color-1-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"is-style-info coblocks-alert-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Available with Blocksy Free<\/strong><br>The core Trending Posts extension is available with Blocksy Companion. Blocksy Pro adds additional placement options and integration with the Conditional Module for more precise control over where the section is displayed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To activate and configure Trending Posts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to <strong>WordPress Dashboard \u2192 Blocksy \u2192 Extensions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate the <strong>Trending Posts<\/strong> extension and enable it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open <strong>Customiser \u2192 Trending Posts<\/strong> to configure the section.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6acbe779df2c2&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6acbe779df2c2\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-lightbox 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" 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=\"Trending Posts settings in the Blocksy Customiser\" 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\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\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.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\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\">Configuring the Trending Posts extension.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\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-995f960e 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 data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6acbe779dfe38&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6acbe779dfe38\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-lightbox wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"1400\" 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Screenshot-2025-05-21-at-09.14.23.png\" alt=\"Granular Trending Posts controls in the Blocksy Customiser\" class=\"wp-image-13272\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\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.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\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><\/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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Module Title<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customise the title displayed above the Trending Posts section and choose the HTML element used for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The title can use heading elements from <strong>H1<\/strong> through <strong>H6<\/strong>, or a <strong>P<\/strong> or <strong>SPAN<\/strong> element when a heading is not appropriate for the page structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Module Icon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add an icon alongside the module title to give the section additional visual emphasis. A custom SVG can also be used when you want the icon to match your website&#8217;s visual identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Source<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose the post type that should provide the items displayed by the module. This can include regular posts, WooCommerce products and registered Custom Post Types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The source can be narrowed further when you only want certain content to participate in the Trending Posts query. Depending on the selected post type, you can target specific entries or filter the results using relevant taxonomies such as categories or tags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trending From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use <strong>Trending From<\/strong> to define the period considered when determining which content is currently popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For posts and other comment-enabled content, Blocksy evaluates recent comments. WooCommerce products can additionally use recent product reviews or purchases as the popularity signal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Image Controls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Configure the featured images displayed alongside the trending items, including their image sizing options. This lets the thumbnails fit naturally with the proportions and available space of the section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Alignment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adjust the vertical alignment of the content inside each Trending Posts item to suit the surrounding layout and image presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Device Visibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose whether the Trending Posts section is displayed on <strong>desktop<\/strong>, <strong>tablet<\/strong> and <strong>mobile<\/strong> devices independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Module Placement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Blocksy Pro, you can change where the Trending Posts section is inserted into the page structure. Available locations include placements around major areas of the website, such as after the header or before and after the footer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Display Conditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blocksy Pro also integrates Trending Posts with the <a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/extensions\/conditions-module\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Conditional Module<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Display Conditions let you show or exclude the section on specific pages, posts, post types, taxonomies, WooCommerce areas, user states and other supported contexts. More complex targeting rules can be created with the Conditional Module&#8217;s <strong>Advanced Mode<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Shortcuts Bar Extension Showcase | Blocksy Premium\" width=\"1290\" height=\"968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TQNSiJZC06k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Trending Posts extension adds a dedicated section for highlighting content that is currently receiving the most engagement on your website. 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