How to get started using Category Labels Block

Category Labels Block allows you to display categories or taxonomies associated with a post. In this guide, you’ll learn how to use this plugin to enhance your posts with dynamic category labels.

Step 1: Install and Activate the Plugin

1. Download the plugin’s ZIP file.
2. Go to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Plugins > Add New.
3. Click Upload Plugin and select the ZIP file.
4. Click Install Now and then Activate.

Step 2: Add the Category Labels Block

1. Go to Posts > Add New or edit an existing post.
2. Click the + button and search for Category Labels Block.
3. Add the block to your post.

Step 3: Customize the Display

1. Use the block settings to choose which categories or taxonomies to display.
2. Adjust the appearance and order of the labels as needed.

Step 4: Preview and Publish

1. Preview the post to see how the category labels look.
2. Click Publish to make the post live.

Tips:

• Use this block to help users easily navigate through related content.
• Customize the labels to match your site’s design and branding.

Conclusion
Category Labels Block is a great tool for enhancing your posts with dynamic category labels. By following this guide, you can effectively use the plugin to improve your site’s content organization.

Features

• Scope to current post: A control that allows you to only display categories related to your current WordPress post.
• SEO Plugins Support: This plugin supports displaying the primary post category via “Yoast” and “Rank Math” SEO plugin.
• Taxonomy Support (PRO): Ability to display custom post taxonomies.
• Limit Categories/Taxonomies (PRO): Ability to limit the total number of categories to display.

Usage

1. Add the “Category Labels” block to start grouping categories or taxonomies.
2. Inside the “Category Labels” block, add a “Post Term” block to select specific categories or taxonomies.
3. Use the “Term Name” and “Term Abbreviation” blocks to display the category name and abbreviation, respectively.
4. Adjust visibility and limits using the block’s control settings in the sidebar.

Note: The free version allows selection of post categories only. Premium version includes additional features like custom taxonomy selection and limit controls.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use this with any theme?

A: Yes, Category Labels Block works with any theme that supports Gutenberg blocks.

Q: Is there a limit to the number of categories I can display?

A: In the free version, you can display all categories related to the post. The premium version offers controls to limit the number of categories.

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