Title: Lightweight Related Posts BCTeam Author: Blog Cutter AI Published: March 27, 2026 Last modified: September 8, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/lightweight-related-posts-bcteam/assets/banner-772x250.png? rev=3492393) ![](https://ps.w.org/lightweight-related-posts-bcteam/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev =3492393) # Lightweight Related Posts BCTeam By [Blog Cutter AI](https://profiles.wordpress.org/blgctterai/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/lightweight-related-posts-bcteam.zip) * [Details](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/lightweight-related-posts-bcteam/#description) * [Reviews](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/lightweight-related-posts-bcteam/#reviews) * [Installation](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/lightweight-related-posts-bcteam/#installation) * [Development](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/lightweight-related-posts-bcteam/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/lightweight-related-posts-bcteam/) ## Description Lightweight Related Posts BCTeam adds a related posts section to your site without extra scripts, remote APIs, or tracking. It is tested with **WordPress 7.1**, including the always-iframed post editor and Block API version 3. #### What it does * Matches posts by category, tag, both, either, or a specific category * Fills empty slots with latest or random posts so the section stays useful * Shows automatically after content or just before comments * Adds a Gutenberg block with live preview and sidebar controls * Adds the `[lwrpbct_related]` shortcode and a theme template tag * Lets you hide the section on any single post * Caches results and clears the cache when you save a post or settings #### Layouts and design * Five layouts: card grid, list, compact, mosaic, and image overlay * Modern, minimal, and classic styles * 1–4 columns, accent color, image size, and excerpt length * Responsive on phones and tablets, with reduced-motion support #### Ways to display 1. Turn on auto-display in **Settings Related Posts** 2. Insert the **Related Posts** block in the editor 3. Use `[lwrpbct_related num="4" layout="grid"]` 4. Call `` in a theme template Developers can filter `lwrpbct_query_args` and `lwrpbct_related_html`. ## Screenshots [[ [[ [[ [[ ## Blocks This plugin provides 1 block. * Related Posts Display related posts by category or tag. ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` 2. Activate **Lightweight Related Posts BCTeam** 3. Go to **Settings Related Posts** 4. Choose matching, layout, and whether to auto-display ## FAQ ### Does it work with WordPress 7.1? Yes. The block uses API version 3, `block.json`, and `usesContext` so it works in the iframed post editor. Styles are loaded with `editorStyle` / `style` handles instead of admin-only CSS. ### Does it work with the block editor? Yes. Search for “Related Posts”. You can use the plugin defaults or override layout, count, and matching on that block only. ### Can I use it with a page builder? Yes. Use the shortcode, or keep auto-display on for single posts. ### What if a post has no related category or tag? Use the fallback setting: latest posts, random posts, or show nothing. ### Will it slow the site down? Queries use `WP_Query` with `no_found_rows`. Results are cached in transients and refreshed when content or settings change. ### Can I hide related posts on one article? Yes. Open the post and check **Hide related posts on this entry** in the Related Posts box. ### Does it phone home or add credits on the front end? No. There is no tracking, and no required “powered by” link. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Lightweight Related Posts BCTeam” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Blog Cutter AI ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/blgctterai/) [Translate “Lightweight Related Posts BCTeam” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/lightweight-related-posts-bcteam) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/lightweight-related-posts-bcteam/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/lightweight-related-posts-bcteam/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/lightweight-related-posts-bcteam/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/lightweight-related-posts-bcteam/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 2.0.0 * Declared compatibility with WordPress 7.1 * Rebuilt the Gutenberg block on Block API v3 with `block.json` and iframe-safe editor code * Added matching modes, fallback fill, exclude lists, and post-type targeting * Added five layouts, three visual styles, accent color, and author / read-more options * Added transient cache, per-post hide control, and a modern tabbed settings screen * Moved styles out of inline HTML and fixed version / sanitization issues * Requires WordPress 6.3+ #### 1.1.0 * Fixed category matching so the current post is excluded * Latest posts first with a random fallback * Added date format selection #### 1.0.1 * WordPress.org compliance updates #### 1.0.0 * Initial release ## Meta * Version **2.0.0** * Last updated **1 month ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.3 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.1.3** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/lightweight-related-posts-bcteam/) * Tags * [categories](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/categories/)[gutenberg](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/gutenberg/) [performance](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/performance/)[related posts](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/related-posts/) [shortcode](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/shortcode/) * [Advanced View](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/lightweight-related-posts-bcteam/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/lightweight-related-posts-bcteam/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/lightweight-related-posts-bcteam/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Blog Cutter AI ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/blgctterai/) ## Support Got something to say? Need help? [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/lightweight-related-posts-bcteam/) ## Donate Would you like to support the advancement of this plugin? [ Donate to this plugin ](https://blogcutter.com)