How can you query custom post types using WP_Query?
September 6, 2024
To query custom post types using WP_Query in WordPress, follow these minimal steps:
Step 1: Define Your Custom Post Type
Make sure you have a registered custom post type. For example:
Example
<?php
// functions.php
function my_custom_post_type() {
register_post_type('my_custom_type', [
'labels' => [
'name' => 'My Custom Types',
'singular_name' => 'My Custom Type',
],
'public' => true,
'has_archive' => true,
]);
}
add_action('init', 'my_custom_post_type');
?>Step 2: Create a WP_Query Instance
Use WP_Query to query your custom post type.
Example
<?php
// Custom query
$args = [
'post_type' => 'my_custom_type', // Specify your custom post type
'posts_per_page' => 10, // Number of posts to retrieve
];
$query = new WP_Query($args);
?>Step 3: Loop Through the Results
Check if there are posts and loop through them.
Example
<?php
if ($query->have_posts()) {
while ($query->have_posts()) {
$query->the_post();
// Display your post title
echo '<h2>' . get_the_title() . '</h2>';
}
// Reset post data
wp_reset_postdata();
} else {
echo 'No posts found.';
}
?>