If you’re looking for a lightweight way to show related posts in the same category without extra bloat, then you’ll love what this plugin does.
What it Does
Very Simple Category Posts adds a clean list of all posts in the same category as the current one, and automatically highlights the post your visitor is currently reading. No complicated setup, no fluff, just relevant content right where your readers expect it.
Features at a Glance
- Lists all posts from the same category
- Automatically highlights the current post
- Clean, built-in styling (no need to tweak your theme)
- A simple shortcode does everything.
- Built-in GitHub-based auto-updater
- Lightweight and fast. No database overhead
How to Use
- Install and activate the plugin.
- Add the shortcode [current_category_posts] to any post or in a post sidebar.
That’s it. You’ll see a neat list of posts from the same category, with the current post bolded for easy reference.
The shortcode above translates to a list that displays a link to all the posts in the same category. The current category of this post is “plugins”, so below you’ll see a list of all the posts in that category”
Why This Plugin Exists
Most “related post” plugins are bulky, load tons of options, or require complex configuration. Very Simple Category Posts takes a different approach:
It uses WordPress’s built-in logic to detect the current category, then simply lists the other posts in it — with just enough CSS to make it look good.