CC Child Pages

What is CC Child Pages?

CC Child Pages is a focused WordPress plugin that displays child pages of any parent page in a responsive grid or list layout. It has been maintained by caterhamcomputing for 12 years, making it a mature tool for handling hierarchical page structures. The plugin currently holds 9K+ active installs and a 4.9/5 rating from 49 reviews, with 94% five-star ratings and zero one-star ratings. The current version is 2.1.2, last updated on Jun 2, 2026. It addresses a specific need: how to show child pages in WordPress without custom coding, using a shortcode, a Gutenberg block, or an Elementor widget.

The plugin sits in the Child Pages category and ships with a modern CSS system based on CSS variables. For older themes, a Legacy CSS mode is available via a toggle in the block or Elementor sidebar, or by setting use_legacy_css="true" in the shortcode. This flexibility ensures it works across classic and Full Site Editing themes alike.

Key Features of CC Child Pages

• Grid and list layouts — Display child pages in a responsive grid or a traditional list, with flexible column options from 1 to 6 columns.
• Three output methods — Use the [child_pages] shortcode, the CC Child Pages Gutenberg block with live preview, or the dedicated Elementor widget when Elementor is active.
• Modern CSS with variables — The default styling uses CSS custom properties, inheriting typography and colours from the active theme for consistent appearance.
• Legacy CSS compatibility toggle — A one-click option in the block, Elementor widget, or shortcode restores older styling for heavily customised or outdated themes.
• Pagination and sorting controls — Manage large sets of subpages with built-in pagination and configurable sorting options.
• Lazy loading support — Thumbnails can be lazy-loaded to improve page performance when displaying many child pages.
• Custom field overrides — Override default display data using custom fields, giving advanced users fine-grained control over output.
• Translatable text strings — All front-end strings are available via standard .po and .mo files, supporting multilingual sites.

Who Should Use CC Child Pages?

This plugin suits site owners who manage hierarchical content — documentation hubs, university course listings, real estate property groups, or service directories. It requires no coding skill to set up. A content editor can insert the Gutenberg block, select a parent page, and see a live preview of the child pages grid. The 12-year development history and 94% five-star rating signal reliability for beginners and experienced users alike.

The ideal user is someone who needs a subpages list WordPress feature without building a custom query. For Elementor users, the widget appears in the CC Plugins category, making it easy to display child pages in Elementor with intuitive controls. The Pro add-on extends this further with additional skins and colour customisation, but the free version handles the core use case well for most sites.

Installation & Setup

Install the plugin via the WordPress Plugins screen or by uploading the folder to /wp-content/plugins/. Activate it, then insert the Gutenberg block, add the Elementor widget, or paste [child_pages] into your content. The default shortcode displays children of the current page without extra configuration. Beginners can get a working child pages grid in under two minutes.

Support & Community

Support data for the past two months shows 0 open threads and 0 resolved threads, a 0% resolution rate. This is a low-support-volume plugin with a small user base of 9K+ installs. The rating picture is unusually positive: 94% of the 49 ratings are five-star, with zero one-star ratings. The developer maintains full documentation at docs.ccplugins.co.uk, which covers the shortcode guide, block settings, and Elementor integration in detail. For a plugin that has been updated for 12 years and last patched on Jun 2, 2026, the support forum activity suggests most users find the documentation sufficient or encounter few issues.