Related Posts in Avada
Last Update: June 12, 2025
In this document, we are going to look at how to display related posts in Avada. And by posts, in this context, we mean all different post types, not just blog posts.
Let’s look at the various ways you can display your related posts, both for WordPress default post types and also Custom Post Types. And watch the video below for a visual overview of How to Display Related Posts in Avada.
Related Posts Using The Post Cards element
For ALL custom post types, there is the Post Cards Element when using Avada Layouts. This is the preferred method for displaying related posts. This incredibly versatile element allows you to display any of your related items within the post type, with any registered taxonomy.
When adding the Element to a Content Layout Section, you choose Related under the Content Source option. Then, by choosing the corresponding Taxonomy, you can display the related posts through your layout. The list will depend on the plugins installed and your custom post types, but can include Post Categories, Post Tags, Product Type, Product Categories, Product Tags, Product Shipping Classes, Event Categories, Portfolio Skills, Portfolio Tags, and FAQ Categories. You then have control over how many items to display, how they are ordered, and many other display options. So, with this method, you can easily display any related post type in your layouts.
Blog Posts
Specifically, for Blog posts, there is the Related Posts Element or the Post Cards Element when using Avada Layouts, and otherwise there is a legacy global option. Follow the button link to read more about these options.
Portfolio Posts
For Portfolio posts, there is the Post Cards Element when using Avada Layouts, and otherwise there is a legacy global option. Follow the button link to read more about these options.
WooCommerce Products
For WooCommerce products, there is the Woo Related Products Element or the Post Cards Element when using Avada Layouts, and otherwise Related Products display by default when using the default WooCommerce templates. There is a global option in Options > General WooCommerce Options for controlling how many columns Related posts are displayed in.
