What is "get_posts" and "WP_Query" in WordPress?

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  • Christian J
    Member
    • Sep 2022
    • 99

    What is "get_posts" and "WP_Query" in WordPress?

    Hello all, I'm looking for insights about 'get_posts' and 'WP_Query' in WordPress. Can you kindly share your knowledge and answers regarding what these functions are and how they differ?
  • zayn_william
    Senior Member
    • Apr 2022
    • 106

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    1. get_posts
    • The WordPress get_posts function provides a way to get a specific group of posts depending on given parameters.
    • It's essential to remember that posts in this context also refer to pages or custom post types. Afterward, the page can display the get_posts query's results.
    • To translate the PHP code into a SQL query to the database of your WordPress site, "get_posts takes your search criteria and then works inside the WP_Query object."
    • Syntax: get_posts()
    • Example:
    $args = array(
    'numberposts' => 18,
    'category' => 8
    );
    $all_posts = get_posts( $args );

    The above function retrieves the latest 18 in the specified category.


    2. WP_Query
    • The PHP class WP_Query can be used to create queries for your database. This built-in class in WordPress appears whenever someone searches for your content.
    • Users may use a custom WordPress query to locate particular content quickly. A WP_Query custom post type makes it simple to render a specific set of posts on the front end of your website.
    • Developers can also benefit from WP_Query. You can modify WordPress themes using this PHP class without directly querying the database.
    • Several content types, such as posts, pages, attachments, and custom post types, can be obtained via it.
    • WP_Query returns an object you may loop through to show the content you retrieved.
    • Syntax: $query = new wp_query($args);
    • Example:
    $args = array(
    'post_type' => 'post', // Specify the post type
    'posts_per_page' => 10, // Number of posts to retrieve
    'orderby' => 'date', // Order posts by date
    'order' => 'DESC', // Sort in descending order
    'category__not_in' => array(2), // Exclude posts from specific category
    );
    $query = new WP_Query($args);

    if ($query->have_posts()) {
    while ($query->have_posts()) {
    $query->the_post(); // Display post content here
    }

    wp_reset_postdata(); // Restore original post data

    }






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