Description
GS Books Showcase plugin offers an elegant and organized way to display books on your WordPress site. Easily showcase books with details like Author, Publication Date, Reviews & Ratings, Gallery, and ISBN. Use simple shortcodes or widgets to place book listings anywhere on your site with layouts.
This powerful plugin includes 20+ unique layouts, such as Grid, Popup, Slider, and Filter view, giving you complete design flexibility. Whether you’re an author, publisher, educator, or book blogger, GS Books Showcase makes it easy to create a visually appealing and fully customizable book library that engages visitors.
Enjoy 24/7 dedicated support for custom needs and plugin assistance. We’re here to support your journey every step of the way!
Plugin Features
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Shortcode Management
Create, edit, duplicate, and manage shortcodes with complete flexibility and control.
AJAX Pagination
Load books dynamically for a faster and smoother browsing experience without page reloads.
Fully Responsive
Deliver a smooth and visually balanced browsing experience across all screen sizes.
Popup View
Show detailed book information instantly in a clean and distraction-free popup layout.
Page Builder Compatibility
Integrates smoothly with popular page builders for easier design and customization.
Online Documentation
Access detailed documentation anytime for quick setup, guidance, and feature understanding.
Multiple Layouts
Stunning Layouts That Make Every Book Collection Stand Out
Transform ordinary book listings into visually engaging showcases with layouts designed for modern reading experiences. From elegant grids to interactive displays, every layout helps your collection feel more immersive, organized, and effortless to explore.
- Grid
- List
- Slider
- Filter
- Popup
- Table View
- Panel
- Single Book
- Archive
Built to keep your library looking clean, premium, and beautifully structured across every screen.
Unlimited Books
Build a Growing Digital Library Without Restrictions
Add and manage unlimited books without slowing down your showcase. Large collections stay organized, clean, and easy to explore as your library expands over time.
A life-changing solution for publishers, authors, libraries, educators, and content-rich book websites.
Smart Filtering
Help Readers Discover the Perfect Books Faster
Make large book collections feel effortless to explore with powerful real-time filtering options. Visitors can instantly narrow down books by category, genre, author, rating, and more without page reloads or interruptions.
Fast, smooth, and designed to create a smarter browsing experience that keeps readers engaged longer.
Drag-and-Drop Reordering
Effortlessly Organize Your Collection with Drag-and-Drop Control.
Take full control over how your books appear with a smooth and intuitive drag-and-drop sorting experience. Rearrange titles instantly, highlight featured releases, and structure your collection exactly the way you want without touching complicated settings.
Fast, flexible, and designed to make managing large book collections feel effortless.
Flexible Pagination
Seamless Browsing Experience for Growing Book Collections
Keep readers engaged with smooth and modern navigation styles designed for effortless exploration. From quick page switching to continuous scrolling, every interaction feels fast, natural, and distraction-free.
- Number Pagination
- Load More
- Infinite Scroll
A cleaner browsing experience that helps visitors discover more books without breaking the flow.
Custom Fields
Add Complete Book Information with Advanced Custom Fields
Create richer and more informative book profiles with fully customizable fields. Easily organize important book details in a clean, structured, and reader-friendly layout.
- Author
- Genre
- Publisher
- Language
- Rating
- PDF File
- ISBN
- Price
- Availability
- Reading Time
- Book Stores
- And More 40+ Fields
Everything you need to build detailed, professional, and content-rich book showcases.
Powerful Features of GS Books Showcase
Everything you need to showcase books professionally
- 35+ Designs: Choose from layout options like Grid, Circle, Horizontal, Flip, 3D Style, Author Style, Widget Style, Single Page, and Popup.
- Flexible Linking Options: Link Books to a Dedicated Page or Interactive Popup
- Multiple Modern Designs: Choose from 4+ sleek, contemporary design options for the Single Book Page and Popup layouts.
- Image Size Control: Choose the desired size for your book cover image, including Thumbnail, Medium, Large, or other available options.
- Theme Flexibility: Switch seamlessly between Grid, Slider, or Filter themes.
- Advanced Templating: Use Archive Templates and Shortcode Generator with Preview.
- Multilingual Support: Compatible with multiple languages.
- Template Override: Personalize by overriding default templates.
- Localization Support: Translate content into languages like Japanese and Chinese during Bulk Upload.
- Flexible Query Options: Filter Books by ISBN, ASIN, Genres, Languages, Tags, Categories, Series, and Publishers.
- Developer-Friendly Hooks: Advanced customization with hooks.
- Page Builder Compatibility: Integrates with popular page builders.
- Drag-and-Drop Order: Easily arrange Books and groups with a drag-and-drop interface.
- Group Display: Showcase Books by Group ID or Name.
- Instant Search: Quick searches by name.
- Reset Filters: Convenient reset button for filters.
- Multi-Select Filter: Choose multiple filter options simultaneously.
- Pagination: Number pagination for smooth navigation.
- Social Media Integration: Repeatable social media links meta boxes for each author’s social profiles.
- Custom CSS: Inject custom CSS for personalization.
- Unlimited Books: Add unlimited Books.
- Dummy Data Management: Import or delete dummy data.
- Shortcode Management: Edit, clone, duplicate, or delete Shortcodes easily.
- Multiple Shortcodes: Use multiple Shortcodes on the same page.
- URL Flush: Avoid 404 errors with URL flush after installation or slug update.
- Optimized Performance: Swift loading for better user experience.
- Conditional Script Loading: Load scripts only where needed.
- Localization Input Fields: Replace texts for localization easily.
- Responsive Design: Compatible with various devices.
- Theme Compatibility: Works with any standard WordPress theme.
- Developer-Friendly: Easily customization options for developers.
- Browser Compatibility: Supported across all modern browsers.
- SEO Boost: Enhance SEO with schema.org markup.
- W3C Valid Markup: Adheres to W3C standards.
- Flexible Output: Showcase your Books anywhere with Shortcodes.
- Comprehensive Info: Display Books’ information.
- User-Friendly Setup: Easy to set up with a user-friendly interface.
- RTL Support: Compatible with right-to-left languages.
- Translation Ready: Translatable with included POT files.
- Priority Email Support: Access dedicated support.
- Free Installation: Receive free installation if needed.
- Robust Documentation: Well-documented with support for queries.
- Continuous Updates: Stay updated with new features and improvements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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– Delete existing plugin from your site (You’ll NOT lose existing data)
– Now install the downloaded latest version
– Activate licensePlugin zip file & license key available at purchase history.
After the Book Showcase plugin installation you need to activate. Soon after activation you’ll see admin notice to activate License. Click on License Activation admin notice link or go to GS Book Showcase > Book Showcase License to input License key & activate.After license activation Book Showcase Settings page will display. For your info, License key available at Purchase history.
Install GS Books Showcase plugin as a regular WordPress plugin. Here are different ways to install GS Books Showcase plugin :
– Visual Installation & Usage Guide
– Put [gs_bookshowcase id=1] shortcode or select another theme, where you need to show the Books.
– Theme 01 : Hover
– Theme 02 : Grid
– Theme 03 : Left Sqr
– Theme 04 : Right Sqr
– Theme 05 : Slider
– Theme 06 : Slider & Hover
– Theme 07 : Popup
– Theme 08 : Filter
– Theme 09 : Grayscale
– Theme 10 : To Single
– Theme 11 : Filter Only Selected Categories
Yes, drag & drop custom order available at pro version. After set your preferred custom order, need to add shortcode on page / post like [gs_bookshowcase id=1]
[gs_bookshowcase id=1] *Note* orderby=”menu_order” order=”ASC/DESC” is mandatory for custom order.
Please check Demo of Custom order
Go to plugin’s Advanced Settings > Books Showcase Slug – After updating GS Book Showcase slug, Single Book may NOT be found with 404 error. In this scenario go to Settings > Permalinks. It’ll flush the URL. Clear cache if needed & refresh Single Book page to display.
Descending Order : [gs_book_showcase theme=”gs_book_theme1″ order=”DESC”]
Note : Normally Books will display by descending order, latest will show first. So no need to add the parameter order=”DESC”Ascending Order : [gs_book_showcase theme=”gs_book_theme1″ order=”ASC”]
[gs_book_showcase theme=”gs_book_theme1″ order=”ASC” orderby=”title”]
Check Demo of Alphabetical Order.
Please check the demo of Books with selected filter categories.
Current Version
- Version: 3.1.4
- Last Updated: 28 Jul, 26
- Changelog: View
Have questions?
Check out our Documentation / usage guide, or if you can’t find an answer there, Submit Ticket for Technical question.
Our Client Reviews
Easy to install and use, even for beginners. Great plugin and outstanding, patient support when you need help.
Michael Turner
WordPress Developer
Worked perfectly out of the box. The Pro version is worth it for the excellent support alone. Highly recommended.
Sarah Mitchell
Content Strategist
Powerful plugin with a generous free version. The support team is incredibly helpful, even with basic questions.
David Chen
Web Designer
After trying many plugins, GS Plugins stood out with clean design and professional-looking demos. Very impressed.
Emily Carter
UI/UX Designer
Clean, easy-to-use plugins with lightning-fast support. The customer service keeps me coming back.
Robert Hughes
Marketing Consultant
Feature-rich, flexible, and responsive. Support quality sets a new standard. The Pro version is worth every penny.
Natalie Brooks
Frontend Developer
Screenshots
GS Book Showcase Settings & Others
![Preference [Global Settings]](https://www.gsplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/17.-Preference-Global-Settings-1.webp)
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