--- title: "How to Create Elementor Custom Post Type Grid?" url: https://theplusaddons.com/docs/create-elementor-custom-post-type-grid/ date: 2023-08-25 modified: 2026-09-27 lang: en author: "Aditya Sharma" description: "A grid is the most common way to show a custom post type - even columns, consistent card sizes, easy to scan. Dynamic Listing's Grid layout does this out of..." image: https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/How-to-Create-Elementor-Custom-Post-Type-Grid_-1024x536.jpg word_count: 293 --- # How to Create Elementor Custom Post Type Grid? ## - Dynamic Listing’s Grid layout shows a custom post type with even columns, consistent card sizes, and easy scanning. - Dynamic Listing sets separate column counts for desktop, tablet, and mobile, with Desktop Column, Tablet Column, and Mobile Column adjustable independently from 2 to 6, or 12 for a single-wide layout. - The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro requires Elementor free installed and active, plus the Dynamic Listing widget enabled under The Plus Addons > Widgets with its license activated. A grid is the most common way to show a custom post type - even columns, consistent card sizes, easy to scan. Dynamic Listing's **Grid** layout does this out of the box, with separate column counts for desktop, tablet and mobile. For the full settings tour of the **Dynamic Listing** widget, see [Dynamic Listing Widget Settings Overview](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/dynamic-listing-widget-settings-overview/). ***Requirement - This widget is a part of The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro, make sure it's installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.*** [LIVE WIDGET LINK](https://theplusaddons.com/elementor-listing/dynamic-listing/?utm_source=tpae&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text) ## Before You Start - **Prerequisite:** [Elementor](https://wordpress.org/plugins/elementor/) (free) installed and active.- **Edition:** Dynamic Listing is a **Pro** widget - it needs The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro installed and its license activated. It will not appear in the free plugin.- **Widget to enable:** go to **The Plus Addons > Widgets**, search for **Dynamic Listing** and turn its toggle on. ## Steps Add the **Dynamic Listing** widget to the page. ### Post Type Under **Content Source**, set **Post Type** to the custom post type you want to list. ![Post Type select with a custom post type chosen](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/dynamic-listing-post-type.webp) ### Layout Under **Content Layout**, set **Layout** to **Grid** (the default). ![Layout control set to Grid](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/dynamic-listing-layout-grid.webp) ### Columns Manage Under **Columns Manage**, set **Desktop Column**, **Tablet Column** and **Mobile Column** independently (2 to 6, or 12 for a single-wide layout), plus **Columns Gap/Space Between** for spacing. ![Columns Manage section with Desktop/Tablet/Mobile Column selects](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/dynamic-listing-columns-manage.webp) ## Settings Overview | Setting | What it does | Default | | ------- | ------------ | ------- | | Layout | Grid, Masonry, Metro or Carousel. | Grid | | Desktop Column | Columns shown at desktop width. | 3 | | Tablet Column | Columns shown at tablet width. | 4 | | Mobile Column | Columns shown at mobile width. | 6 | ## Related Docs - [Dynamic Listing Widget Settings Overview](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/dynamic-listing-widget-settings-overview/)- [How to Show Custom Post Types in Masonry Grid Layout in Elementor?](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/show-custom-post-types-in-masonry-grid-layout-in-elementor/)- [How to Show Custom Post Types in Metro Layout in Elementor?](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/show-custom-post-types-in-metro-layout-in-elementor/) ## Not verified So you know exactly what has and has not been checked: - Responsive column counts switching correctly at the tablet/mobile breakpoints - to be confirmed against the captured screenshots in this wave's Phase 3 pass. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: What do I need before I can create an Elementor custom post type grid?** A: The key requirement is that Dynamic Listing is a Pro widget in The Plus Addons for Elementor, so The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro must be installed and its license activated. The page also says Elementor free needs to be installed and active. That matters because the widget will not appear in the free plugin, so the grid workflow starts with the right edition enabled before you try to build anything. **Q: Why isn’t the Dynamic Listing widget showing up in Elementor?** A: When Dynamic Listing is missing, the usual blocker is edition or activation. The page says it is a Pro widget, so it needs The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro installed and its license activated, and it will not appear in the free plugin. It also needs to be enabled under The Plus Addons > Widgets by searching for Dynamic Listing and turning its toggle on. **Q: What is the best layout for a custom post type grid in Elementor?** A: Grid is the default choice when you want even columns, consistent card sizes, and something that is easy to scan. The page says Dynamic Listing’s Grid layout does this out of the box, which makes it a practical pick for most custom post type archives or card-based listings. If you need a different visual style later, the same widget also supports Masonry, Metro, and Carousel. **Q: How do I make a responsive custom post type grid with different columns on desktop, tablet, and mobile?** A: Use Columns Manage to set Desktop Column, Tablet Column, and Mobile Column independently. The page says you can choose 2 to 6 columns, or 12 for a single-wide layout, and also control Columns Gap or Space Between for spacing. That separation matters because responsive grids often fail when one breakpoint needs denser cards than another. **Q: Where can I find more settings for Dynamic Listing after creating the grid?** A: The main follow-up resource is [Dynamic Listing Widget Settings Overview](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/dynamic-listing-widget-settings-overview/), which covers the widget settings in more detail. The page also points to related guides for [How to Show Custom Post Types in Masonry Grid Layout in Elementor?](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/show-custom-post-types-in-masonry-grid-layout-in-elementor/) and [How to Show Custom Post Types in Metro Layout in Elementor?](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/show-custom-post-types-in-metro-layout-in-elementor/). That helps when Grid works but you want a different presentation style.