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Taxonomy Highlight

The Taxonomy Highlight block lets you showcase a specific category or tag anywhere on your site. It’s perfect for drawing attention to popular categories or highlighting “top destinations” in a travel blog. You can select a term in the block settings, and the block will automatically display its name and post count.

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How to Add Taxonomy Highlight Block​

  1. In the WordPress editor, click the “+” Add Block button.
  2. Search for Taxonomy Highlight and insert it into your page.
  3. By default, the block shows a placeholder.
  4. Use the block settings panel (right sidebar) to configure the block:
    • Taxonomy Type
      Choose between Category or Tag.
    • Select Term
      Pick from the list of available categories or tags (depending on your selection above).

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Customizing with InnerBlocks​

The Taxonomy Highlight block includes InnerBlocks, so you can add any block inside it for a fully custom design.

Recommended usage:

  • Heading Block → to display the term name.
  • Paragraph Block → to display the post count.
  • Image Block → to represent the category visually (e.g., a destination photo).
  • Button Block → to link directly to the category archive.

You can also style the InnerBlocks independently with your own colors, typography, and spacing — without breaking functionality.

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The term name and post count are inserted automatically, but you can rearrange or style them as needed.

Use Cases​

  • Top Categories Section: Showcase your most important categories on the homepage.
  • Featured Tags: Highlight specific tags (e.g., "Photography" or “Tech”) in a grid layout.
  • Explore by Topics: For travel blogs, use multiple Taxonomy Highlight blocks in a grid to display top destinations with images.

Best Practices​

  • Use multiple blocks together in a grid to highlight a set of categories or tags.
  • Pair each block with a featured image for visual appeal.
  • Keep styling consistent (same font size, button style, or image aspect ratio) for a professional look.
  • Use this block in homepage sections or sidebars to guide visitors to key parts of your site.