When to use pre get post filter in ACF?
The pre_get_post filter is called after the query object is created, but before the actual query is run. This example demonstrates how to query all posts and display them in a list.
How does the checkbox field in ACF work?
The checkbox field will return an array of selected choices. Either use the get_field() function to obtain this array, or use the_field() to simply output the values, each value separated by a comma (if more than one). This example shows how to display a comma separated list of selected values.
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.
What is the WP _ query object in ACF?
If you are already familiar with the above function, object and filter you may skip this section. The WP_Query object is used to query posts and will return an object containing an array of $post objects and many useful methods.
When to use pre get posts in WordPress?
Unless you are intimately familiar with these settings and are willing to coordinate them yourself, it’s suggested that you replace the main query by using WP_Query in the page.php or single.php (child) theme template files. pre_get_posts runs before WP_Query has been set up.
Is there a way to query posts in WP?
There are many ways to query posts in WP, however, this article will make use of the common get_posts function, WP_Query Object and pre_get_posts filter. If you are already familiar with the above function, object and filter you may skip this section.
Which is the custom field in WP _ query?
This example will use the WP_Query object to load all the ‘events’ posts ordered by a custom field ‘featured’. In this case, ‘featured’ is a True / False custom field and the result will show featured posts above the rest.
Which is a true or false custom field in ACF?
In this case, ‘featured’ is a True / False custom field and the result will show featured posts above the rest. This example shows how to modify the current posts query.