Change the Number of Blog Posts Displayed

WordPress allows you to control how many blog posts are shown on your blog archive. If you’re using a Posts Block on a page, you can also choose a different number of posts for that specific block.

Change the Default Blog Archive

To change the number of posts shown on your main blog page:

Step 1: Go to Settings → Reading.

Step 2: Locate Blog pages show at most.

Step 3: Enter the number of posts you’d like to display.

Most websites look best with 4–12 posts per page, depending on your layout.

Step 4: Click Save Changes.

Change the Number of Posts in a Posts Block

If you’re displaying blog posts using a Posts Block on a page (such as your homepage or a category page), you can set a different number of posts for that block.

Step 1: Edit the page containing the Posts Block.

Step 2: Click the Posts Block.

Step 3: In the settings panel on the right, adjust the Number of Posts to display.

Step 4: Update your page.

This only changes the selected Posts Block and will not affect your main blog archive.

Helpful tip:

The number of posts you display should complement your layout. For example, a three-column grid usually looks best with 6, 9, or 12 posts, while a two-column layout often works well with 4, 6, or 8 posts. Choosing a number that completes the final row creates a cleaner, more balanced appearance.