Description
The « Current Post Shortcode » plugin allows you to display post titles and custom field values using simple shortcodes. You can display the current post’s title or meta information, or specify a post ID to retrieve data from a specific post.
Display Current Post Title and Meta Information:
- Post Title:
[current_post]Outputs the current post title, e.g., « Hello World » - Post Meta (Custom Field):
[current_post meta="custom_field"]Outputs the value of the custom field
Display Data from a Specific Post ID:
- Post Title:
[current_post id="123"]Outputs the title of the post with ID « 123 » - Post Meta (Custom Field):
[current_post id="123" meta="custom_field"]Outputs the value of the custom field in the post with ID « 123 »
Display Fallback Meta Value:
[current_post meta="custom_field" default="Default Value"] Displays "Default Value" if the custom field is empty
Display Default Value for Zero Meta Value:
[current_post meta="custom_field" default="Default Value" skip="true"] Displays "Default Value" if the custom field value is zero
Installation
From your WordPress dashboard:
- Go to Plugins > Add New.
- Search for ‘Current Post Shortcode’.
- Click « Install Now », then « Activate Plugin ».
Or **install it manually**:
- Download the plugin ZIP file from WordPress Directory.
- Log in to your WordPress Dashboard, navigate to Plugins > Add New, and click the « Upload Plugin » button.
- Choose the plugin ZIP file and click « Install Now ».
- After installation, click « Activate Plugin ».
FAQ
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How do I use the shortcodes?
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- Use
[current_post]to display the title of the current post. - Use
[current_post meta="custom_field"]to display a custom field value. - To display data from a specific post, use the
idattribute.
- Use
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Can I use this shortcode in widgets or other areas of the site?
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Yes, you can use these shortcodes anywhere shortcodes are supported in WordPress, such as posts, pages, widgets, Gutenberg blocks, and page builders like Elementor, Divi, WPBakery, etc.
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How do I handle empty or zero meta values?
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You can use the
skipattribute to skip empty or zero values and optionally display a default value. -
Is there a fallback for meta values?
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Yes, you can use the
defaultattribute to provide a fallback value for empty meta values.
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Journal des modifications
3.1.0 – 14/01/2026
- Added Shortcode functionality for displaying current post information.
- Added support for displaying meta values with fallback options.
3.0.0 – 13/01/2026
- Improved shortcode functionality to support additional attributes.
- Enhanced compatibility with the latest WordPress versions.
- Added fallback meta value for better user experience.
1.0.0 – 11/03/2025
- Initial release of the plugin.