Do you want a magazine-style blog page, where some posts get big tiles and others small ones? That is a metro layout.
The Blog/Post Listing widget in The Plus Addons for Elementor builds it from a set of preset patterns.
To check the complete feature overview documentation of The Plus Addons for Elementor Blog Listing widget, click here.
Requirement – This widget is a part of The Plus Addons for Elementor, make sure it’s installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.
Before You Start
- Edition: Free, with three columns and one pattern. Four, five and six metro columns, more patterns and the tablet settings are Pro.
- Widget to enable: Blog/Post Listing, switched on under ThePlus Settings > Widgets.
Step 1: Add the widget and choose Metro
Drag the Blog/Post Listing widget onto the page. In Content > Layout, set Layout to Metro.
Step 2: Choose columns and a pattern
Open Content > Columns Manage. Metro replaces the usual column controls with its own:
- Metro Column — 3, 4, 5 or 6. Default 3. In the free plugin 4 to 6 are marked PRO.
- Metro Style — the tile pattern for that column count. The free plugin has one pattern; Pro adds more, plus a Custom layout.
- Tablet Responsive (Pro) — a separate metro column and pattern for tablets.
The Read More Button works on Metro even with Style 1, the one combination where Style 1 shows it. See add a Read More button.
Settings Reference
| Setting | Where | Options | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layout | Content > Layout | Grid, Masonry, Metro, Carousel (Pro) | Grid |
| Metro Column | Content > Columns Manage | 3, 4 (Pro), 5 (Pro), 6 (Pro) | 3 |
| Metro Style | Content > Columns Manage | Style 1; more patterns and Custom in Pro | Style 1 |
| Tablet Responsive | Content > Columns Manage | On / Off — Pro | On |
Limitations
- Free is three columns only.
- The pattern repeats. Big and small tiles follow the pattern by position, not by which post is more important.
- Built around featured images. Metro tiles look best when every post has one.
Troubleshooting
I cannot pick 4, 5 or 6 metro columns
Those are Pro. The free plugin offers three.
Desktop Column has disappeared
That is expected on Metro. Use Metro Column instead.
