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Adding the Latest Posts Block to Gutenberg- WordPress 5.0

Learn how to add the Latest Posts block in the Gutenberg editor to display a list of your most recent posts and customize how they appear on your page.

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Updated Oct 11, 2021
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Adding the latest posts block to Gutenberg allows you to display a list of your most recent posts.  This effectively replaces the Recent Posts Widget.

Step 1- Hover your mouse over the Add Block icon (the plus sign in the upper left hand corner within the Gutenberg editor). Scroll to Widgets. Select Latest Posts.

Adding the Latest Posts Block to Gutenberg

Step 2- The latest posts will appear. You’ll see your most recent posts appear within the block.

Recemt Posts Block

Step 3- The sub menu above the block will allow you to change how the items are displayed. The sub menu on the right allows you to further customize how the posts will be displayed on your page.

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