# Compact List

> A dense vertical list of posts with titles, dates, and short excerpts. Use it to show many articles in little space on an index or archive page.

A shadcn/ui block from the [@shadcn-ui-blocks](https://www.shadcn-ui-blocks.com) registry, listed on [shadcn.exchange](https://shadcn.exchange/r/shadcn-ui-blocks/marketing-blog-sections-compact-list).

- Page, with a live preview: https://shadcn.exchange/r/shadcn-ui-blocks/marketing-blog-sections-compact-list
- Screenshot: https://abzjhwgwpdpz7ua5.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/shots/shadcn-ui-blocks/marketing-blog-sections-compact-list-light-125f31c4749c2661.png
- Registry item: https://www.shadcn-ui-blocks.com/r/marketing-blog-sections-compact-list.json
- Listed: 2026-10-13, source last changed 2026-10-13

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add https://www.shadcn-ui-blocks.com/r/marketing-blog-sections-compact-list.json
```

Run it in a project that has shadcn/ui set up. It adds the files below and installs what they depend on.

## Dependencies

- npm packages: `class-variance-authority`, `lucide-react`, `radix-ui`

## Files

### `components/blocks/marketing/blog-sections/compact-list.tsx`

```tsx
import { useState } from 'react';
import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button';
import { Badge } from '@/components/ui/badge';
import { Separator } from '@/components/ui/separator';
import { Input } from '@/components/ui/input';
import {
  Card,
  CardContent,
  CardFooter,
  CardHeader,
} from '@/components/ui/card';
import {
  CalendarIcon,
  Clock3Icon,
  ChevronRightIcon,
  SearchIcon,
  BookmarkIcon,
  TrendingUpIcon,
  ArrowUpRightIcon,
} from 'lucide-react';

interface BlogPost {
  id: number;
  title: string;
  excerpt: string;
  category: string;
  date: string;
  readTime: string;
  imageUrl: string;
  trending?: boolean;
  popular?: boolean;
}

const blogPosts: BlogPost[] = [
  {
    id: 1,
    title: '10 Email Marketing Automation Workflows Every Business Needs',
    excerpt:
      'Implement these essential automation workflows to save time and boost your email marketing effectiveness.',
    category: 'Email',
    date: 'April 22, 2023',
    readTime: '7 min read',
    imageUrl:
      'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1596526131083-e8c633c948d2?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1074&q=80',
    trending: true,
  },
  {
    id: 2,
    title: 'The Complete Guide to Content Distribution Strategies',
    excerpt:
      'Creating great content is only half the battle. Learn how to effectively distribute your content for maximum impact.',
    category: 'Content',
    date: 'April 20, 2023',
    readTime: '9 min read',
    imageUrl:
      'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1434030216411-0b793f4b4173?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1170&q=80',
    popular: true,
  },
  {
    id: 3,
    title: '5 Data-Driven Methods to Improve Your Conversion Rates',
    excerpt:
      'Use these proven analytical approaches to identify and fix conversion bottlenecks in your marketing funnel.',
    category: 'Analytics',
    date: 'April 18, 2023',
    readTime: '8 min read',
    imageUrl:
      'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1551288049-bebda4e38f71?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=2070&q=80',
  },
  {
    id: 4,
    title: 'Building a Customer Journey Map That Actually Drives Results',
    excerpt:
      'Learn how to create and utilize customer journey maps to enhance your marketing strategy and improve customer experience.',
    category: 'Strategy',
    date: 'April 15, 2023',
    readTime: '11 min read',
    imageUrl:
      'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1542744173-8e7e53415bb0?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1170&q=80',
    trending: true,
  },
  {
    id: 5,
    title: 'The Psychology of Pricing: Strategies for Marketers',
    excerpt:
      'Understand how psychology influences pricing decisions and learn tactics to optimize your pricing strategy.',
    category: 'Marketing',
    date: 'April 12, 2023',
    readTime: '6 min read',
    imageUrl:
      'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1563986768609-322da13575f3?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1170&q=80',
    popular: true,
  },
  {
    id: 6,
    title: 'How to Conduct Competitive Analysis for Social Media',
    excerpt:
      "A step-by-step guide to analyzing your competitors' social media strategies and leveraging those insights for your brand.",
    category: 'Social Media',
    date: 'April 10, 2023',
    readTime: '8 min read',
    imageUrl:
      'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1611162616475-46b635cb6868?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1074&q=80',
  },
  {
    id: 7,
    title: 'Creating an Effective Content Calendar: Templates and Tools',
    excerpt:
      'Streamline your content creation process with these practical templates, tools, and organizational tips.',
    category: 'Content',
    date: 'April 8, 2023',
    readTime: '7 min read',
    imageUrl:
      'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1423666639041-f56000c27a9a?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1174&q=80',
  },
  {
    id: 8,
    title: 'Mobile-First Marketing: Strategies for a Mobile-Dominated World',
    excerpt:
      'As mobile usage continues to grow, learn how to adapt your marketing approach to prioritize mobile experiences.',
    category: 'Mobile',
    date: 'April 5, 2023',
    readTime: '9 min read',
    imageUrl:
      'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512428559087-560fa5ceab42?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1170&q=80',
    trending: true,
  },
  {
    id: 9,
    title: 'Essential Google Analytics 4 Reports for Marketers',
    excerpt:
      'Navigate the transition to GA4 with this guide to the most valuable reports for marketing professionals.',
    category: 'Analytics',
    date: 'April 2, 2023',
    readTime: '10 min read',
    imageUrl:
      'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1590845947670-c009801ffa74?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1169&q=80',
    popular: true,
  },
];

export default function BlogSectionCompactList() {
  const [searchQuery, setSearchQuery] = useState('');

  // Filter posts based on search query
  const filteredPosts = blogPosts.filter(
    (post) =>
      post.title.toLowerCase().includes(searchQuery.toLowerCase()) ||
      post.excerpt.toLowerCase().includes(searchQuery.toLowerCase()) ||
      post.category.toLowerCase().includes(searchQuery.toLowerCase())
  );

  // Get trending and popular posts
  const trendingPosts = blogPosts.filter((post) => post.trending).slice(0, 3);
  const popularPosts = blogPosts.filter((post) => post.popular).slice(0, 3);

  return (
    <section className="container mx-auto px-4 py-20 md:px-6 2xl:max-w-[1400px]">
      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 gap-8 lg:grid-cols-3">
        <div className="lg:col-span-2">
          <div className="mb-6 flex items-center justify-between">
            <h2 className="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight">Latest Posts</h2>
            <div className="relative w-full max-w-xs">
              <SearchIcon className="text-muted-foreground absolute top-2.5 left-2 h-4 w-4" />
              <Input
                placeholder="Search articles..."
                className="pl-8"
                value={searchQuery}
                onChange={(e) => setSearchQuery(e.target.value)}
              />
            </div>
          </div>

          {filteredPosts.length > 0 ? (
            <div className="divide-border space-y-0 divide-y">
              {filteredPosts.map((post) => (
                <article
                  key={post.id}
                  className="group flex flex-col gap-4 py-5 sm:flex-row"
                >
                  <div className="flex-none sm:w-1/4">
                    <div className="relative aspect-[4/3] overflow-hidden rounded-md">
                      <img
                        src={post.imageUrl}
                        alt={post.title}
                        className="object-cover transition-transform duration-300 group-hover:scale-105"
                      />
                    </div>
                  </div>
                  <div className="flex flex-col sm:w-3/4">
                    <div className="mb-1 flex items-center gap-2">
                      <Badge variant="outline">{post.category}</Badge>
                      {post.trending && (
                        <Badge
                          variant="secondary"
                          className="flex items-center gap-1"
                        >
                          <TrendingUpIcon className="h-3 w-3" /> Trending
                        </Badge>
                      )}
                    </div>
                    <h3 className="group-hover:text-primary mb-1 text-lg font-semibold transition-colors">
                      <a href="#">{post.title}</a>
                    </h3>
                    <p className="text-muted-foreground mb-2 line-clamp-2 text-sm">
                      {post.excerpt}
                    </p>
                    <div className="text-muted-foreground mt-auto flex items-center text-xs">
                      <span className="flex items-center">
                        <CalendarIcon className="mr-1 h-3 w-3" />
                        {post.date}
                      </span>
                      <span className="mx-2">•</span>
                      <span className="flex items-center">
                        <Clock3Icon className="mr-1 h-3 w-3" />
                        {post.readTime}
                      </span>
                      <Button
                        variant="ghost"
                        size="sm"
                        className="ml-auto h-auto p-0 text-xs font-medium"
                        asChild
                      >
                        <a href="#" className="flex items-center gap-1">
                          Read Article <ArrowUpRightIcon className="h-3 w-3" />
                        </a>
                      </Button>
                    </div>
                  </div>
                </article>
              ))}
            </div>
          ) : (
            <div className="rounded-lg border py-12 text-center">
              <h3 className="mb-2 text-lg font-medium">No articles found</h3>
              <p className="text-muted-foreground">
                Try adjusting your search to find what you&apos;re looking for.
              </p>
              <Button
                variant="outline"
                className="mt-4"
                onClick={() => setSearchQuery('')}
              >
                Reset search
              </Button>
            </div>
          )}

          {filteredPosts.length > 0 && (
            <div className="mt-8 flex justify-center">
              <Button variant="outline" className="w-full max-w-xs" asChild>
                <a href="#">
                  Load More Articles{' '}
                  <ChevronRightIcon className="ml-2 h-4 w-4" />
                </a>
              </Button>
            </div>
          )}
        </div>

        <div className="space-y-8">
          {/* Trending Posts */}
          <Card className="gap-0">
            <CardHeader className="pb-3">
              <div className="flex items-center">
                <TrendingUpIcon className="text-primary mr-2 h-5 w-5" />
                <h3 className="text-lg font-semibold">Trending Now</h3>
              </div>
            </CardHeader>
            <CardContent className="space-y-4 pt-0">
              {trendingPosts.map((post, index) => (
                <div key={post.id} className="group">
                  <div className="flex items-start gap-3">
                    <div className="text-muted-foreground text-xl font-bold">
                      {index + 1}.
                    </div>
                    <div>
                      <h4 className="group-hover:text-primary line-clamp-2 font-medium transition-colors">
                        <a href="#">{post.title}</a>
                      </h4>
                      <div className="text-muted-foreground mt-1 flex items-center text-xs">
                        <Badge variant="outline" className="mr-2 text-xs">
                          {post.category}
                        </Badge>
                        <span>{post.date}</span>
                      </div>
                    </div>
                  </div>
                  {index < trendingPosts.length - 1 && (
                    <Separator className="my-4" />
                  )}
                </div>
              ))}
            </CardContent>
            <CardFooter className="pt-0">
              <Button variant="ghost" size="sm" className="w-full" asChild>
                <a href="#">See All Trending</a>
              </Button>
            </CardFooter>
          </Card>

          {/* Popular Posts */}
          <Card className="gap-0">
            <CardHeader className="pb-3">
              <div className="flex items-center">
                <BookmarkIcon className="text-primary mr-2 h-5 w-5" />
                <h3 className="text-lg font-semibold">Most Popular</h3>
              </div>
            </CardHeader>
            <CardContent className="space-y-4 pt-0">
              {popularPosts.map((post, index) => (
                <div key={post.id} className="group">
                  <div className="flex items-start gap-3">
                    <div className="relative h-14 w-14 flex-none overflow-hidden rounded">
                      <img
                        src={post.imageUrl}
                        alt={post.title}
                        className="object-cover"
                      />
                    </div>
                    <div>
                      <h4 className="group-hover:text-primary line-clamp-2 font-medium transition-colors">
                        <a href="#">{post.title}</a>
                      </h4>
                      <div className="text-muted-foreground mt-1 flex items-center text-xs">
                        <Clock3Icon className="mr-1 h-3 w-3" />
                        <span>{post.readTime}</span>
                      </div>
                    </div>
                  </div>
                  {index < popularPosts.length - 1 && (
                    <Separator className="my-4" />
                  )}
                </div>
              ))}
            </CardContent>
            <CardFooter className="pt-0">
              <Button variant="ghost" size="sm" className="w-full" asChild>
                <a href="#">See All Popular</a>
              </Button>
            </CardFooter>
          </Card>

          {/* Categories Card */}
          <Card className="gap-0">
            <CardHeader className="pb-3">
              <h3 className="text-lg font-semibold">Categories</h3>
            </CardHeader>
            <CardContent className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-2 pt-0">
              {Array.from(new Set(blogPosts.map((post) => post.category))).map(
                (category) => (
                  <Button
                    key={category}
                    variant="outline"
                    size="sm"
                    className="justify-start"
                    asChild
                  >
                    <a href="#">{category}</a>
                  </Button>
                )
              )}
            </CardContent>
          </Card>
        </div>
      </div>
    </section>
  );
}
```

### `components/ui/button.tsx`

```tsx
import * as React from "react"
import { cva, type VariantProps } from "class-variance-authority"
import { Slot } from "radix-ui"

import { cn } from "@/lib/utils"

const buttonVariants = cva(
  "group/button inline-flex shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-md border border-transparent bg-clip-padding text-sm font-medium whitespace-nowrap transition-all outline-none select-none focus-visible:border-ring focus-visible:ring-3 focus-visible:ring-ring/50 active:not-aria-[haspopup]:translate-y-px disabled:pointer-events-none disabled:opacity-50 aria-invalid:border-destructive aria-invalid:ring-3 aria-invalid:ring-destructive/20 dark:aria-invalid:border-destructive/50 dark:aria-invalid:ring-destructive/40 [&_svg]:pointer-events-none [&_svg]:shrink-0 [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-4",
  {
    variants: {
      variant: {
        default: "bg-primary text-primary-foreground hover:bg-primary/80",
        outline:
          "border-border bg-background shadow-xs hover:bg-muted hover:text-foreground aria-expanded:bg-muted aria-expanded:text-foreground dark:border-input dark:bg-input/30 dark:hover:bg-input/50",
        secondary:
          "bg-secondary text-secondary-foreground hover:bg-secondary/80 aria-expanded:bg-secondary aria-expanded:text-secondary-foreground",
        ghost:
          "hover:bg-muted hover:text-foreground aria-expanded:bg-muted aria-expanded:text-foreground dark:hover:bg-muted/50",
        destructive:
          "bg-destructive/10 text-destructive hover:bg-destructive/20 focus-visible:border-destructive/40 focus-visible:ring-destructive/20 dark:bg-destructive/20 dark:hover:bg-destructive/30 dark:focus-visible:ring-destructive/40",
        link: "text-primary underline-offset-4 hover:underline",
      },
      size: {
        default:
          "h-9 gap-1.5 px-2.5 in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-2 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-2",
        xs: "h-6 gap-1 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),8px)] px-2 text-xs in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-1.5 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-1.5 [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-3",
        sm: "h-8 gap-1 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),10px)] px-2.5 in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-1.5 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-1.5",
        lg: "h-10 gap-1.5 px-2.5 has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-2 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-2",
        icon: "size-9",
        "icon-xs":
          "size-6 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),8px)] in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-3",
        "icon-sm":
          "size-8 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),10px)] in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md",
        "icon-lg": "size-10",
      },
    },
    defaultVariants: {
      variant: "default",
      size: "default",
    },
  }
)

function Button({
  className,
  variant = "default",
  size = "default",
  asChild = false,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<"button"> &
  VariantProps<typeof buttonVariants> & {
    asChild?: boolean
  }) {
  const Comp = asChild ? Slot.Root : "button"

  return (
    <Comp
      data-slot="button"
      data-variant={variant}
      data-size={size}
      className={cn(buttonVariants({ variant, size, className }))}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

export { Button, buttonVariants }
```

### `components/ui/badge.tsx`

```tsx
import * as React from "react"
import { cva, type VariantProps } from "class-variance-authority"
import { Slot } from "radix-ui"

import { cn } from "@/lib/utils"

const badgeVariants = cva(
  "group/badge inline-flex h-5 w-fit shrink-0 items-center justify-center gap-1 overflow-hidden rounded-4xl border border-transparent px-2 py-0.5 text-xs font-medium whitespace-nowrap transition-all focus-visible:border-ring focus-visible:ring-[3px] focus-visible:ring-ring/50 has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-1.5 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-1.5 aria-invalid:border-destructive aria-invalid:ring-destructive/20 dark:aria-invalid:ring-destructive/40 [&>svg]:pointer-events-none [&>svg]:size-3!",
  {
    variants: {
      variant: {
        default: "bg-primary text-primary-foreground [a]:hover:bg-primary/80",
        secondary:
          "bg-secondary text-secondary-foreground [a]:hover:bg-secondary/80",
        destructive:
          "bg-destructive/10 text-destructive focus-visible:ring-destructive/20 dark:bg-destructive/20 dark:focus-visible:ring-destructive/40 [a]:hover:bg-destructive/20",
        outline:
          "border-border text-foreground [a]:hover:bg-muted [a]:hover:text-muted-foreground",
        ghost:
          "hover:bg-muted hover:text-muted-foreground dark:hover:bg-muted/50",
        link: "text-primary underline-offset-4 hover:underline",
      },
    },
    defaultVariants: {
      variant: "default",
    },
  }
)

function Badge({
  className,
  variant = "default",
  asChild = false,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<"span"> &
  VariantProps<typeof badgeVariants> & { asChild?: boolean }) {
  const Comp = asChild ? Slot.Root : "span"

  return (
    <Comp
      data-slot="badge"
      data-variant={variant}
      className={cn(badgeVariants({ variant }), className)}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

export { Badge, badgeVariants }
```

### `components/ui/separator.tsx`

```tsx
"use client";

import * as React from "react";
import { Separator as SeparatorPrimitive } from "radix-ui";

import { cn } from "@/lib/utils";

function Separator({
  className,
  orientation = "horizontal",
  decorative = true,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof SeparatorPrimitive.Root>) {
  return (
    <SeparatorPrimitive.Root
      data-slot="separator"
      decorative={decorative}
      orientation={orientation}
      className={cn(
        "shrink-0 bg-border data-horizontal:h-px data-horizontal:w-full data-vertical:w-px ",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    />
  );
}

export { Separator };
```

### `components/ui/input.tsx`

```tsx
import * as React from "react"

import { cn } from "@/lib/utils"

function Input({ className, type, ...props }: React.ComponentProps<"input">) {
  return (
    <input
      type={type}
      data-slot="input"
      className={cn(
        "h-9 w-full min-w-0 rounded-md border border-input bg-transparent px-2.5 py-1 text-base shadow-xs transition-[color,box-shadow] outline-none file:inline-flex file:h-7 file:border-0 file:bg-transparent file:text-sm file:font-medium file:text-foreground placeholder:text-muted-foreground focus-visible:border-ring focus-visible:ring-3 focus-visible:ring-ring/50 disabled:pointer-events-none disabled:cursor-not-allowed disabled:opacity-50 aria-invalid:border-destructive aria-invalid:ring-3 aria-invalid:ring-destructive/20 md:text-sm dark:bg-input/30 dark:aria-invalid:border-destructive/50 dark:aria-invalid:ring-destructive/40",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

export { Input }
```

### `components/ui/card.tsx`

```tsx
import * as React from "react"

import { cn } from "@/lib/utils"

function Card({
  className,
  size = "default",
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<"div"> & { size?: "default" | "sm" }) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card"
      data-size={size}
      className={cn(
        "group/card flex flex-col gap-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl bg-card py-6 text-sm text-card-foreground shadow-xs ring-1 ring-foreground/10 has-[>img:first-child]:pt-0 data-[size=sm]:gap-4 data-[size=sm]:py-4 *:[img:first-child]:rounded-t-xl *:[img:last-child]:rounded-b-xl",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function CardHeader({ className, ...props }: React.ComponentProps<"div">) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card-header"
      className={cn(
        "group/card-header @container/card-header grid auto-rows-min items-start gap-1 rounded-t-xl px-6 group-data-[size=sm]/card:px-4 has-data-[slot=card-action]:grid-cols-[1fr_auto] has-data-[slot=card-description]:grid-rows-[auto_auto] [.border-b]:pb-6 group-data-[size=sm]/card:[.border-b]:pb-4",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function CardTitle({ className, ...props }: React.ComponentProps<"div">) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card-title"
      className={cn(
        "font-heading text-base leading-normal font-medium group-data-[size=sm]/card:text-sm",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function CardDescription({ className, ...props }: React.ComponentProps<"div">) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card-description"
      className={cn("text-sm text-muted-foreground", className)}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function CardAction({ className, ...props }: React.ComponentProps<"div">) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card-action"
      className={cn(
        "col-start-2 row-span-2 row-start-1 self-start justify-self-end",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function CardContent({ className, ...props }: React.ComponentProps<"div">) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card-content"
      className={cn("px-6 group-data-[size=sm]/card:px-4", className)}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function CardFooter({ className, ...props }: React.ComponentProps<"div">) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card-footer"
      className={cn(
        "flex items-center rounded-b-xl px-6 group-data-[size=sm]/card:px-4 [.border-t]:pt-6 group-data-[size=sm]/card:[.border-t]:pt-4",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

export {
  Card,
  CardHeader,
  CardFooter,
  CardTitle,
  CardAction,
  CardDescription,
  CardContent,
}
```