Custom post types allow you to create and manage different types of content in WordPress. This guide explains how to register and use custom post types within your plugin.
- Use the `register_post_type` Function:
- Register a custom post type using the
register_post_type
function. Add this code to your plugin’s main file:
- Register a custom post type using the
- Customize Post Type Settings:
- Modify the arguments in
register_post_type
to customize labels, capabilities, and other settings.
- Modify the arguments in
- Add Custom Fields:
- Use the
add_meta_box
function to add custom fields to your custom post type.
- Use the
- Display Custom Post Types:
- Query and display your custom post types on the front end using
WP_Query
or custom loops.
- Query and display your custom post types on the front end using
By following these steps, you can create and manage custom post types within your WordPress plugin.