Pro Feature #1
Advanced Algorithm
CRP Pro will also index the post excerpt for the posts that have this set. You can also set the relative weight of the post title, post content and post excerpt. This feature overrides the default equal weight algorithm of the free version and provides a greater degree of fine-tuning.
Pro Feature #2
Contextual Related Posts Query Loop Block
The Contextual Related Posts Query Loop block is an advanced block that allows you to display the related posts based on specified parameters. You can use the pre-built block patterns or create your own block patterns for use within posts or the site editor.
Pro Feature #3
Extra shortcode parameters
CRP Pro introduces an enhancement to the related posts shortcode functionality with the addition of the display_only_on_tax_ids
parameter. When used within a template, the shortcode will conditionally display related posts only on the pages of the specified taxonomy terms. Works with categories, tags or any custom taxonomy.
Pricing
Contextual Related Posts Pro plans that scale with you.
1 active site
WordPress.org Forum support
Automatically add to content
Basic Gutenberg block
Shortcode
Widget
Inbuilt caching
Everything in Basic
1 active site
Direct email support
Advanced Gutenberg block
Advanced algorithm
Extra shortcode settings
Additional metabox settings
Everything in Pro
Discounted pricing for 5 or 25 sites
Direct email support
Everything in Pro+
Unlimited active sites
Priority email support
Backed by a 14-day refund policy
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All pricing excluding VAT paid annually. You can purchase the plugin in USD, GBP, EUR – look for the little dropdown in the bottom right of the purchase screen. You can change plans or cancel your account at any time. Purchase and License handling powered by Freemius.
A preview of what’s on the horizon
In no particular order, below is a glimpse of the features in the pipeline for Contextual Related Posts Pro.
Random Only Widget
Introducing a fresh widget that displays random posts in the sleek style of Contextual Related Posts. This widget offers a visually appealing display while encouraging users to discover diverse content across your site.
Lazy loading related posts
Built-in support for lazy loading related posts, improving page load times and overall site performance by only loading related content when it comes into view.
Dedicated tables
A revamped database structure designed to index the frontend post content post-application of all filters and shortcodes, leading to improved performance and relevance in content retrieval.
Related Posts Slider
A new style that will display the related posts as a slider. Display this using a dedicated block and shortocde.
WooCommerce / EDD support
Display related products instead of related posts on product/download pages of your WooCommerce or Easy Digital Downloads store.
User Interaction Tracking
Introducing dynamic related posts based on user clicks. For example, if a user visits Post B from Post A, Post B will appear in Post A’s related posts. Enhancing relevance and encouraging exploration.
Multisite Related Posts
Display related posts from multiple sites across the multisite network. Pick the sites you want to get the related posts from.
Page-builder support
Compatibility with page builders like Elementor, Divi, Bricks, Beaver Builder, and WPBakery, allowing easy insertion and customization of related posts sections.