Fast, predictable related content for serious WordPress sites
Contextual Related Posts Pro
CRP Pro is a performance-focused WordPress plugin for showing related posts on sites of any size.
It uses dedicated custom tables, along with explicit weighting rules, to deliver fast related content as your content library grows.
Why Contextual Related Posts Pro?
CRP Pro exists to solve related content relevance and performance on larger or more complex WordPress sites. It is designed for high‑traffic publishers, WooCommerce stores, and multisite networks where predictable query cost and consistent relevance matter.
🚀 Performance at scale
CRP Pro is engineered to maintain predictable query performance on large datasets.
Dedicated custom tables for related content with independent MySQL FULLTEXT indexes
Efficient content synchronisation that avoids repeated processing
Configurable cache lifetimes from one hour to one year
Server load threshold to skip queries when MySQL is under pressure
Bot and crawler short‑circuiting to preserve resources
🎯 A transparent, controllable algorithm
CRP Pro gives you full control over how relevance is calculated.
Adjustable weights for title, content, and excerpt
Taxonomy weighting for categories, tags, and custom taxonomies
Cornerstone post prioritisation for strategic content
Per‑post overrides via an extended metabox
Because relevance is calculated using explicit weights, taxonomy signals, and per‑post overrides, the algorithm produces consistent, repeatable matches for the same content set.
🛒 WooCommerce product discovery
CRP Pro integrates deeply with WooCommerce, enabling contextually relevant related products.
Product indexing with SKU and attribute support
Stock‑aware filtering and exclusions
Category‑based product recommendations
Native WooCommerce styling or CRP layouts
Option to replace or complement WooCommerce’s default related products
This enables relevance‑driven product discovery instead of random cross‑selling.
🛠 Tooling for larger and more complex sites
CRP Pro includes operational tools designed for developers, agencies, and sites with more complex requirements.
Comprehensive WP‑CLI command suite
Cache management and cache warming
Bulk content reprocessing
Network tools to copy settings between sites
All tooling is available via WP-CLI and can be safely reused in scripts and automated workflows.
🎨 Display, integration, and delivery
CRP Pro integrates with the block editor, shortcodes, and widgets, with additional display controls beyond the free plugin.
Block editor integration with Query Loop support
Ready‑to‑use block patterns
Extended shortcodes for precise control
Extended Widgets for classic themes
Use CRP Pro visually, programmatically, or entirely behind the scenes.
Pricing
Contextual Related Posts Pro plans that scale with you.
1 active site
Automatically add to content
Basic Gutenberg block
Shortcode and Widget
Built-in caching
6 related posts styles
WordPress.org Forum support
Everything in Basic
1 active site
High-performance custom tables
Related Products for WooCommerce
Advanced Gutenberg block
Advanced algorithm
Cornerstone Posts
UTM Tracking Parameters
WP CLI (single site)
Extra shortcode parameters
Additional metabox settings
Direct email support
Everything in Pro
Discounted pricing for 5 to unlimited sites
Use across small to medium multisite networks
WP CLI (network-wide)
Multisite activation and license handling
Direct email support
Everything in Pro Multi
Unlimited active sites
Use across large multisite networks
Use on client sites
Priority email support
Backed by a 14-day refund policy
After choosing a Contextual Related Posts Premium plan, you are fully protected by our 100% No-Risk Money-Back Guarantee! If you don’t like the plugin over the next 14 days, we’ll happily refund 100% of your money. Read about our policy here.
All pricing excluding VAT paid annually. You can purchase the plugin in USD, GBP, EUR – look for the little dropdown in the bottom right of the purchase screen. Licences include updates and support for one year. The plugin will continue to work if you don’t renew. You can change plans or cancel your account at any time. Purchase and License handling powered by Freemius.
A preview of what’s on the horizon
Below is a glimpse of the features in the pipeline for Contextual Related Posts Pro, in no particular order.
Random Only Widget
Introducing a fresh widget that displays random posts in the sleek style of Contextual Related Posts. This widget offers a visually appealing display that encourages users to discover diverse content across your site.
Lazy loading related posts
Built-in support for lazy loading related posts, improving page load times and overall site performance by only loading related content when it comes into view.
Related Posts Slider
This is a new style that displays related posts as a slider. Use a dedicated block and shortcode to display this.
User Interaction Tracking
Introducing dynamic related posts based on user clicks. For example, if a user visits Post B from Post A, Post B will appear in Post A’s related posts. Enhancing relevance and encouraging exploration.
Multisite Related Posts
Display related posts from multiple sites across the multisite network. Select the sites from which you want the related posts to appear.
Page-builder support
It is compatible with page builders like Elementor, Divi, Bricks, Beaver Builder, and WPBakery, making it easy to insert and customise related posts sections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contextual Related Posts Pro is the premium version of the Contextual Related Posts plugin. It is a standalone plugin and does not require the free version to be installed.
It adds advanced relevance controls, performance features such as custom tables and configurable caching, WooCommerce integration, and operational tooling including WP-CLI support.
Yes. CRP Pro works with both block themes and classic themes.
Related posts can be displayed using blocks, widgets, or shortcodes, and styled using your theme or custom CSS. If you encounter a theme compatibility issue, you can contact support for assistance.
Yes. CRP Pro supports posts, pages, and custom post types.
You can control which post types are indexed and displayed, and fine-tune relevance using taxonomies and per-post settings.
Yes. CRP Pro includes a dedicated WooCommerce integration.
It allows you to display related products using the same relevance algorithm as posts, with support for SKUs, attributes, stock status, and native WooCommerce styling.
Yes. You can cancel your account at any time from your account panel.
Yes. Development, staging, and local sites are supported and do not count towards your licence limit, as long as the site can be recognised as a non-production environment.
Licences are valid for one year and include updates and support during that period.
You can continue using the plugin after the licence expires, but you will need to renew to receive updates, including security updates, and ongoing support.
Support options depend on the plugin version and plan:
- Documentation is available for common configuration and usage scenarios.
- Free plugin users receive support via the WordPress.org support forums.
- Pro licence holders receive email support via the WebberZone Help Desk.
Support requests from Pro Multi and Agency licence holders are prioritised.
Each site in a multisite network requires its own licence. Discounted licence bundles and the Agency plan are available for networks with multiple sites.
There is no free trial. All purchases are covered by a 14-day money-back guarantee.
You can use the free Contextual Related Posts plugin to evaluate core behaviour and compatibility. A public demo siteOpens in a new window is also available, which runs the Pro version and shows advanced features in action.
Yes. Contextual Related Posts works out of the box with sensible defaults and does not require any initial setup.
Pro adds optional settings that allow you to adjust the relevance algorithm, output, thumbnails, and display behaviour. These can be configured incrementally as needed.