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title: "How to Create a Category Carousel in WordPress?"
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# How to Create a Category Carousel in WordPress?

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter Blocks Taxonomy Listing block shows post categories in a carousel slider, which is described as an engaging way to show more items in limited space.
- Taxonomy Listing block requires Nexter Blocks to be installed and activated before use.
- Carousel setup selects Carousel from the Layout section and Categories from the Select Taxonomy dropdown after adding the Taxonomy Listing block to a page.

Do you want to create post category carousel in WordPress? Showing categories in a carousel is an engaging and effective way to show more items in a limited space.

With the Taxonomy Listing block from the Nexter Blocks, you can easily show post categories in a carousel slider.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of the Nexter Blocks Taxonomy Listing block,* [click here](https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-taxonomy-listing-in-wordpress/).

***Requirement  - This block is a part of the Nexter Blocks, make sure it's installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.***

[LIVE BLOCK LINK](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/builder/wordpress-taxonomy-listing/)

To do this, make sure you’ve created some post categories then follow the steps - 

1. Add the Taxonomy Listing block on a page and select an appropriate style from the **Style** section from the **Layout** tab.

2. Then select **Carousel** from the **Layout** section.

3. After that select **Categories** from the **Select Taxonomy** dropdown.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/taxonomy-listing-layout-carousel-categories-new.gif)

> *Note: Similarly you can show tags in a carousel slider by selecting the Tags.*

Now your post categories will show in a carousel.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/taxonomy-listing-demo-carousel.gif)