LoopBuddy

Take control of the WordPress Loop.

Get complete control over your content with LoopBuddy. Control what content is displayed, when it’s displayed and how it’s displayed. LoopBuddy overwrites the WordPress Loop using a combination of custom queries and layouts.

Create

Create your content layout with LoopBuddy’s powerful Layout Editor. Customize your content, post-by-post, category-by-category — all with a drag-and-drop interface. Move post titles, create a custom by-line or add a featured image.

Configure

Decide what content to show with LoopBuddy’s Query Editor. Display content based on post type, author, category, taxonomy and more. Choose to display comments, allow pagination or choose a sort order and how many items to display.

Display

Show off your content and display it anywhere. Customize individual posts, pages, category sections, post types, 404 pages, search pages and more. Use LoopBuddy shortcodes to display custom content on any post, page or public post type or use a LoopBuddy widget to display custom content in any widgetized area on your site.

Features

LoopBuddy Layout Editor — The LoopBuddy Layout Editor controls the structure of the WordPress Loop with drag-and-drop post-specific tags like title and author, special tags like current date/time and custom tags
LoopBuddy Query Editor — LoopBuddy’s Query Editor creates Query Groups that define what data a WordPress Loop should include. Define parameters for posts/pages, categories, tags, taxonomies, post meta and time
Import/Export Capabilities — Import and export LoopBuddy custom layouts and queries
Shortcode Support — Display LoopBuddy on a post, page or custom post type
Widget Support — Add LoopBuddy in any widgetized area on your site
Advanced Customization — Layout Tags allow custom wrappers (e.g., div, h2) and custom class names for advanced customization
iThemes Builder 3.0 and Child Theme Support — Fully compatible with iThemes Builder and all Builder child themes
One-Year Membership Subscription to Premium Support and Product Updates — All iThemes plugins include access to the iThemes Community Support Forum, plus all product updates (including new version/feature additions) throughout the membership year

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FAQ's

What is the Loop?: The WordPress Loop is a term used to explain how WordPress displays posts. As each post is displayed, one iteration of The Loop has occurred.
How does LoopBuddy "take over" the Loop?: The theme must support LoopBuddy in order for LoopBuddy to take over the Loop. Essentially LoopBuddy hooks in, the theme calls a special function and LoopBuddy lets the theme know if it is able to take over the Loop in that particular instance.
Can I use LoopBuddy even if my theme doesn't support it?: Yes, you can use LoopBuddy in any widgitized area on your site.
Can I make my own Layout Editor items or tags?: Yes, you can add your own using our built-in hooks.
Where can I go for LoopBuddy documentation and tutorials?: Check out the LoopBuddy codex for extensive documentation and video resources.

Pricing Options

Plugin Suite

Unlimited licenses for all 20 of our plugins.

Including BackupBuddy, Exchange, the DisplayBuddy series and more!

$499

Developer

Ideal for WordPress designers and developers.

unlimited licenses $150

Business

Ideal for people with multiple business sites.

10 licenses $100

Personal

Ideal for personal bloggers or single website owners.

2 licenses $75