Display Category and Taxonomy List

Display WordPress categories or custom taxonomies in a responsive grid with featured images, titles and more. Fully customizable via settings. No coding required!

Display Category and Taxonomy List is a clean and flexible plugin for showcasing WordPress categories or any custom taxonomy in a grid layout. It’s perfect for blogs, directories, WooCommerce stores, and content-heavy websites that want a more visual, engaging way to organize taxonomies.

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Features of Mail Manager for WPForms

  • Set featured images for terms (categories, tags, or any custom taxonomy)
  • Multiple layout styles: Grid, Slider, Mosaic, with transitions
  • Responsive design with built-in media queries
  • Show or hide title, description, button, and counter individually
  • Flexible design controls: overlay color, font size/color, box shadows
  • Button customization: font size, background, padding, icons
  • Sorting options: taxonomy selection, ID, date, author, random, etc.
  • Child depth control with tree view (vertical/horizontal layouts)
  • Advanced editor support: Elementor & Gutenberg blocks
  • Export/Import settings and option to enable/disable plugin stylesheet
  • Custom content length and “Read More” text
  • Rich media for terms: image, icon, or color with hover effects
  • Clean wrapper and item structure with margin & padding controls

How to Use Display Category and Taxonomy List Plugin

  1. Assign Term Images: Edit your WordPress categories or custom taxonomy terms and set a featured image for each term. These images will be shown on the frontend grid for a more visual display.
  2. Insert the Shortcode: Add [dcatl_category_list] into any post, page, or widget area where you want your taxonomy list to appear. You can use it multiple times with different settings.
  3. Configure Plugin Settings: Go to the Category List menu in your WordPress admin dashboard. Use the General, Design, and Advance tabs to adjust layout, colors, typography, and functionality.
  4. Customize the Display: Choose from multiple layouts (Grid, Slider, Mosaic). Control order of items, show or hide titles, descriptions, buttons, and counters. Apply overlays, hover effects, and custom button styles to match your theme.
  5. Use Advanced Features: From the Advance tab you can disable specific taxonomies, set depth levels (parent/child terms), or fine-tune how the list is displayed. Perfect for complex websites and WooCommerce stores.

Tips for Best Results

  • Always assign images to your taxonomy terms to create a visually engaging layout.
  • Use the Design tab to match colors, fonts, and spacing with your site’s theme.
  • Experiment with different layouts (Grid, Slider, Mosaic) for different sections of your site.
  • Enable hover effects and counters to make your taxonomy lists more interactive.
  • Upgrade to the premium version for more layout modes, advanced transitions, and editor support (Elementor & Gutenberg).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this plugin do?

It displays WordPress categories or custom taxonomy terms in a responsive grid with featured images, titles, and more — no coding required.

Can I use it with custom taxonomies, not just categories?

Yes, the plugin supports both WordPress categories and any registered custom taxonomy.

Is the grid layout responsive?

Absolutely. The layouts are fully responsive and include built-in media queries for mobile and tablet devices.

Can I customize the design?

Yes, you can customize colors, fonts, overlay effects, button styles, sorting options, and more to match your theme.

Can I display only selected categories or terms?

Yes, you can choose to display specific categories or terms instead of showing all.

Do I need coding knowledge to use this plugin?

No coding is required. All customization options can be managed directly from the settings panel.

Does it support Elementor or Gutenberg?

Yes, you can easily use it with Elementor and the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg).

Is there support for advanced layouts?

Yes, you can use multiple layouts such as Grid, Slider, or Mosaic, with transition effects for a more interactive design.