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Ajax Dropdowns

Display a group of posts that can be switched using dropdowns.

By ThemeBoy·Ajax·Free
4.9(14 reviews)
·400 active installs·Updated 9 years ago
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As of April 2026, Ajax Dropdowns is a WordPress ajax plugin with 400 active installations and a 4.9/5 rating from 14 reviews. It has been downloaded 12K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Last updated 9 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: zipaddr-jp.

4.9/514 reviews
400active installs
12K+total downloads
12 yearssince 2014

Overview

Add content from multiple post types on one page with a dropdown to switch between them. Dropdowns are displayed on the frontend of your site and can query posts via Ajax, inline, or redirection.

Features

  • Create unlimited dropdowns
  • Display on any post or page using the included shortcode
  • Drag and drop posts to reorder them within a dropdown
  • Decrease page load by dynamically querying posts via Ajax
  • Use inline dropdowns to quickly switch between posts
  • Redirection method also available

Get Involved

Developers can contribute via the Ajax Dropdowns GitHub Repository.

Translators can contribute new languages to Ajax Dropdowns and our other WordPress plugins through Transifex.

Read full description on WordPress.org

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Ratings & Reviews

4.914 reviews
5 ★
12
4 ★
2
3 ★
0
2 ★
0
1 ★
0

Compatibility

WordPress3.0+ requiredTested up to 4.7.33
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

0.9.8

  • Fix – Automatically display content of first option in widget.
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

BrianBrian
Plugin Info
Version
0.9.8
Last Updated
Dec 7, 2016
WP Requires
3.0+
Tested Up To
4.7.33
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
400
Downloads
12K+
Added
Aug 22, 2014
Business
Free

Tags

ajaxpagespostsoptiondropdowns

Developer

T
ThemeBoy
12 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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