Wordpress: Enhance WordPress Search with Custom Post Types
Expand the reach of your site's search functionality by including custom post types with this WordPress snippet.
Improving WordPress search functionality to include custom post types can greatly enhance user experience by making more content accessible. This snippet modifies the default search query to include specified custom post types in search results.
The 'pre_get_posts' action hook is used to adjust the search query parameters, allowing custom post types to be searched along with standard posts and pages.
Examples of how to specify which custom post types to include are given, along with options to exclude certain types from search results if necessary.
The snippet also covers how to ensure that these changes do not impact the admin search functionality, maintaining the integrity of the admin dashboard.
Best practices for implementing and testing changes to the search functionality are discussed to ensure compatibility across various themes and plugins.
Snippet Code
Version Compatibility
This snippet is suitable for WordPress 3.1 and later, where enhanced search capabilities are supported.
Required PHP Version
PHP 5.6 or higher
Wordpress Core Functions Used
Use Cases
- user experience
- advanced search functionality
- custom post types