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title: "How to Create Category Metro Layout in WordPress?"
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# How to Create Category Metro Layout in WordPress?

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter Blocks Taxonomy Listing block shows post categories in a metro layout with grid-style boxes.
- Layout tab includes a Metro option, and the Select Taxonomy dropdown lets the block display Categories.
- Nexter Blocks must be installed and activated before using the Taxonomy Listing block to show categories or tags in metro layout.

Do you want to show your post category in a metro layout in WordPress? This unique and modern layout uses grid-style boxes to display content in an organized and visually appealing manner.

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

*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 **Metro** 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-metro-categories-new.gif)

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

Now your post categories will show in a metro layout.

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

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What do I need before creating a category metro layout in WordPress?**
A: The key requirement is having some post categories already created, because the Taxonomy Listing block can only display taxonomies that exist. Nexter Blocks also needs to be installed and activated since the block is part of Nexter Blocks. That matters because the metro layout is just a display style, not a content source, so without categories there is nothing to render.

**Q: Why isn’t my category metro layout showing anything?**
A: The most common blocker is missing categories. The tutorial says you need to create some post categories first, then add the Taxonomy Listing block and select Categories from the Select Taxonomy dropdown. If the block is present but the layout still looks empty, the issue is usually that there are no categories available for it to display.

**Q: How do I show post categories in a metro layout on a WordPress page?**
A: The Taxonomy Listing block from Nexter Blocks enables this layout. Add the block to a page, choose an appropriate style from the Style section in the Layout tab, switch the Layout section to Metro, and then pick Categories in the Select Taxonomy dropdown. That combination turns standard category output into grid-style boxes.

**Q: Can I use the same metro layout for tags instead of categories?**
A: The same setup works for tags as well. The tutorial notes that you can show tags in a metro layout by selecting Tags instead of Categories in the Select Taxonomy dropdown. That makes the Taxonomy Listing block useful when you want one visual pattern for different taxonomy types.

**Q: What’s the difference between choosing Metro and a regular taxonomy layout?**
A: Metro is the grid-style option that presents taxonomy items in organized boxes with a more modern look. The tutorial frames it as a visual layout choice inside the Layout section, so it changes how categories are displayed rather than what content exists. If you want a cleaner card-like presentation, Metro is the option to pick.

**Q: Where can I find more details about the Taxonomy Listing block?**
A: Nexter Blocks provides both a feature overview and a live block demo for this feature. The tutorial links to [click here](https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-taxonomy-listing-in-wordpress/) for documentation and [LIVE BLOCK LINK](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/builder/wordpress-taxonomy-listing/) for the live example. Those links are useful if you want to compare how the taxonomy listing behaves before building your own page.