How do I get meta query to post?
There are two ways to do that:
- Intercept the main query on pre_get_posts : add_action( ‘pre_get_posts’, function( $query ) { // only handle the main query if ( ! $ query->is_main_query() ) return; $query->set( ‘meta_key’, ‘cp_annonceur’ ); $query->set( ‘meta_value’, ‘professionnel’ ); } );
- Add an additional query.
What is WordPress Meta key?
The meta key determines how the field will be stored into the database of your website. The metakey is used to retrieve the saved value from the database and display it. If you are a developer, chances are you already know about this WordPress function. https://codex.wordpress.org/Function_Reference/get_user_meta.
How to get the post META array in WordPress?
If the value of the $key parameter is falsy get_post_meta will return the entire post meta array, even if $single is set to true. for example: get_post_meta( $post_id, FALSE, TRUE); //Returns all the post meta fields as an array.
How to get the Meta Field in WP query?
I have a meta field in each post ‘_like_amount’ that is the number of likes. How do I use get_post_meta to retrieve the meta field in my WP_Query loop? If you will be pulling a lot of posts (or simply want to reduce the number of queries made), I’d recommend re-writing things a little bit.
How to get post ID by meta value?
The first way that you can retrieve a post’s ID through it’s meta value is by using WP_Query. The only information you really need to know is the meta value for which you’re looking, although it also helps to have the post type handy.
Do you need custom meta fields for WordPress?
If you are into developing custom themes for WordPress, you probably know how useful it can be to use custom meta fields in your posts. But only adding those fields is not enough. You need custom loops or functions to filter/get your posts using those meta values.