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title: "How to Show Recent Blog Posts in Elementor? (Latest Blogs)"
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# How to Show Recent Blog Posts in Elementor? (Latest Blogs)

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- Utilizes the Blog Listing widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor to display recent blog posts.
- Selects 'Date' from the Order By dropdown to showcase the latest posts in descending order.
- Sets the Maximum Posts Display field to control the number of posts shown on the page.

Are you looking to show your latest blog posts on your Elementor website? Displaying recent blog posts keeps visitors updated with your newest content and gives them a reason to explore more of your site.

The Blog Listing widget in [The Plus Addons for Elementor](https://theplusaddons.com/) lets you show recent blog posts on any Elementor page using pre-designed styles and layout options.

**Best Used For:**

- Blog and news sites surfacing the latest articles on a homepage or landing page to keep content fresh

- Magazine and editorial sites keeping a “Latest Posts” section updated without manual page edits

- Agency and portfolio sites displaying recent case studies or updates in a structured, styled listing

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of The Plus Addons for Elementor Blog Listing widget, [click here](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/blog-listing-widget-settings-overview/).*

***Requirement - This widget is a part of The Plus Addons for Elementor, make sure it is installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.***

[LIVE WIDGET LINK](https://theplusaddons.com/elementor-listing//#blog-post-wgts?utm_source=tpae&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text)

To do this, add the Blog Listing widget on the page, after selecting the appropriate listing type, style, and layout, go to the **Order By** dropdown under the **Content Source** tab.

To show the latest blog posts, select **Date **from the **Order By** dropdown, and make sure **Descending** is selected in the **Order** dropdown. For a complementary archive layout where visitors can browse posts by category, see [how to create a category archive page in Elementor](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/create-category-archive-page-in-elementor/) using The Plus Addons for Elementor.

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Tpae-Blog-Listing-Order-By-Order.png)

> *Note: You can order your posts based on different parameters from the ****Order By**** dropdown as well.*

From the **Maximum Posts Display** field, set how many posts to display. To display your post categories in a masonry grid alongside your blog listing, see [how to create a category masonry grid in Elementor](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/create-category-masonry-grid-in-elementor/) using The Plus Addons for Elementor.

This is how you can show the latest blog posts using the Blog Listing widget.

Also, check [How to Hide Recent Blog Post From List in Elementor](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/hide-recent-blog-post-from-list-in-elementor/).