Demo page: https://wpresidence.net/recent-items/

The Recent Items widget/shortcode allows you to display properties, agents, or blog posts in a slider or grid layout. This feature is available both in Elementor and WPBakery page builders, and is showcased in many of our demos.

Using the ITEMS LIST Widget in Elementor

1. Edit Your Page
   Open the page you wish to edit with Elementor.

2. Add the Widget
   Locate the WPResidence Items List widget and drag it into your desired section.

3. Configure Content Options
   Under the Content tab, you have the following settings:

Title – (Optional) Add a title to display above the list.

Item Type – Choose to display:

• Properties
• Articles (Blog Posts)
• Agents

Options for Properties

• Categories – Select property categories to display.

• Agent – Select properties from a specific Agent, Agency or Developer

• Number of Items – Choose how many properties to display initially.

• Load More Button – Adds a button to load additional properties dynamically.

• Items per Row – Set to 3 or 4 columns.

• Alignment – Choose between vertical or horizontal alignment.

• Random Order – Enable to display properties in random order.

• Sort By – Select the ordering criteria (e.g., date, price, etc.).

Change the card design from theme options. Help https://help.wpresidence.net/article/default-property-card-units/ 

Displaying Blog Posts

When selecting Articles as the item type:

• Category filters do not apply.

• You can set the number of posts, items per row, and alignment.

• Sorting and additional filters are not available.

• A Load More button is automatically added

The card unit design syncs with Theme Options settins

3. Displaying Agents

When selecting Agents:

• Agents are displayed with their profiles.

• You can configure the number of items, items per row, and alignment.

• Filtering options do not apply.

Card unit design for agent syncs from Theme Options

Using the Recent Items Shortcode in WPBakery

For pages created with WPBakery:

1. Edit the page and add a new section.

2. Insert the Recent Items shortcode.

3. The available options are the same as in Elementor:

   • Select properties, articles, or agents.

   • Configure categories (start typing the name to select).

   • Set the number of items, items per row, alignment, and filters.

   • Choose to display featured properties only or both featured and regular properties.

   • Optionally display properties in random order and select the sorting order.