How to Create a Date Archive Template

Last updated: 24/03/2026

A Date Archive Template allows you to display posts based on a specific year, month, or day.

For example, you can show all posts published in 2025, July 2025, or any specific date in a well-designed layout instead of the default theme archive.

Steps to Create a Date Archive Template

Follow the steps below to create a date-based archive layout.

Step 1: Create a New Template

Go to your WordPress Dashboard
Navigate to: Dynific Addon Templates → Add New
After creating the template, configure the required settings:
- Template Name; Enter a name for internal use.
- Page Layout: Select the layout wrapper for your template.

Then, click on Edit with Elementor button.

Step 2: Design the Template in Elementor

Here you can start designing your layout by adding the Post Block Advanced widget from Dynific Addons to dynamically display posts on archive pages.
Then, choose an existing Block Layout OR create a new one based on your design needs.
Also, you can configure other settings like choosing the layout, skins, or adjusting the gaps.

Step 3: Preview Date Archive on Frontend

Once your template is ready:

Visit a date archive URL.
You’ll see posts filtered based on the selected year.

For example, below is a Year-based archive (2025) displaying posts from that year.