This plugin allows you to create a Mac-like Dock menu with post thumbnail links or an image gallery in any post or page, using a simple shortcode.
As of April 2026, jqDock Post Thumbs is a WordPress mac plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 4.8K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.2.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2011. Last updated 14 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: AppStore Lookup for WordPress.
The Dock – as anyone familiar with a Mac knows – is a set of icons that expand when rolled over with the cursor. This plugin
mimics that behavior with WordPress post thumbnails, creating a visually-stunning set of links to other blog posts on any post
or page. New in version 2.0, it can also be used to create an image gallery!
jqDock Post Thumbs can be used to display posts, pages, or custom post types, provided post thumbnails are enabled in the current
theme. It can also be used to display images attached to the current post, or by post ID.
How To Use
[jqdpostthumbs]
This shortcode will create a Dock with five random post thumbnail links.
Control Number of Thumbnails
[jqdpostthumbs qty="10"]
The qty option can be set to any number you like. Your page width will help you de…
| WordPress | 3.2.1+ requiredTested up to 3.2.1 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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