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Is there a way to sort posts in WordPress?
WordPress doesn’t let you sort posts by multiple custom field values or keys if you’re using a meta_query. With a filter in your (child) theme’s functions.php you can order the posts with a new query parameter meta_query_orderby. The new parameter can be used in WP_Query and pre_get_posts. But as always there are some restrictions.
How to sort posts by multiple meta keys?
To sort the posts we add the new parameter meta_query_orderby and make sure the values in the value array are in the correct order. If you don’t use the value array (or leave it empty) you can order the posts by meta key only (see the next example).
When to use offset argument in WordPress hook?
In such cases, you will need to work directly with the query vars, which are passed to the pre_get_posts hook as an argument ( $query in examples on this page). Using the offset argument in any WordPress query can break pagination.
Which is the main query in WordPress hook?
For example, its recommended to use the the is_admin () conditional to not change queries in the admin screens. With the $query->is_main_query () conditional from the query object you can target the main query of a page request. The main query is used by the primary post loop that displays the main content for a post, page or archive.
Can a sort order column have the same cardinality?
So having a sort order column like that is not going to work. You need to have them both at the same cardinality. The Column to be sorted, and the sort order column MUST HAVE the same cardinality.
How to create custom sort order in Dax?
If the values are low, you might end up writing a conditional column in Power Query, or a conditional statement in DAX, and come up with a custom sort order value based on the value. but let’s assume we have too many values. In those cases, creating a Sort Order Table is a very good solution.
How to query posts in ACF for custom fields?
The WP_Query object is used to query posts and will return an object containing an array of $post objects and many useful methods. The get_posts function makes use of the above WP_Query object, however, it only returns an array of $post objects making it a simpler way to find and loop over posts.
Is there a way to order posts in PHP?
With a filter in your (child) theme’s functions.php you can order the posts with a new query parameter meta_query_orderby. The new parameter can be used in WP_Query and pre_get_posts. But as always there are some restrictions. Put this code in your (child) theme’s functions.php or create a plugin with this code in it.