The Elementor Loop Grid displays posts, products or custom post types using a card template you design yourself. Create a Loop Item template (Templates, Theme Builder, Loop Item) with dynamic widgets such as Post Title, Featured Image, Excerpt and a Read More button, then add the Loop Grid widget to a page, choose that template, set the query (post type, category, order, number) and add pagination or load more.
- Design the card once as a Loop Item template.
- The Loop Grid widget repeats it for each item.
- Query settings filter what appears.
- Works for posts, products and custom post types.
- Use a Loop Carousel for sliders.
How do you build a blog grid?
- Templates, Theme Builder, add Loop Item.
- Design a card: Featured Image, Post Title, Post Info (date), Excerpt, Read More.
- Save the template.
- On a page, add Loop Grid and select the template.
- Query: Posts, category, 9 per page, newest first.
- Layout: 3 columns desktop, 2 tablet, 1 mobile; enable pagination.
What can you loop?
| Content | Example |
|---|---|
| Posts | Blog grid, related posts |
| Products | Custom product cards |
| Custom post types | Team members, properties, courses |
| Taxonomies (newer versions) | Category cards |
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Why use Loop Grid instead of the Posts widget?
Imagine a real estate site wanting cards that show price, bedrooms and location from custom fields. The basic Posts widget cannot show those; a Loop Item template with dynamic tags can. That flexibility is why Loop Grid is a core skill. Learn the data side in Elementor dynamic content with ACF.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Elementor Loop Grid?
A Pro widget that repeats a Loop Item template you design for each post, product or custom post type.
How do I create a Loop Item template?
Templates, Theme Builder, Loop Item, then design a card with dynamic widgets.
Can Loop Grid show custom fields?
Yes, through dynamic tags connected to ACF or other field plugins.
Can I make a carousel of posts?
Yes, with the Loop Carousel widget using the same template.
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