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Static custom taxonomy archive
5 replies · Started by George on December 16, 2022
I have a custom taxonomy that belongs to a custom post type. I want to create a static page for a particular term. The URL is something like this:
[SITEURL]/prognosis-category/bet-of-the-day/
I am using this code:
add_filter('request', function( array $query_vars ) {
if ( is_admin() ) {
return $query_vars;
}
if ( isset( $query_vars['taxonomy_name'] ) ) {
$pagename = $query_vars['taxonomy_name'];
if ( $pagename == 'bet-of-the-day') {
$query_vars = array( 'pagename' => "$pagename" );
}
}
return $query_vars;
} );I was wondering if this is correct as it doesn't seem to work. I have already create a static page with the bet-of-the-day slug.
Hey George,
Correct me if I'm wrong here but I don't believe this is a theme-related issue at all.
Things like the permalink structure is entirely handled by WordPress core so I'd recommend either check with their support team or post the question in a WP general forum like this:
https://wordpress.org/support/article/settings-permalinks-screen/
Thanks for your understanding :)
I think it's related, Leo. I am just trying to set a static archive page but for a custom taxonomy.
https://docs.wpshowposts.com/article/use-static-pages-as-category-archives/
https://generatepress.com/forums/topic/question-about-using-static-pages-as-category-archives/
I am actually trying David's solution here:
https://generatepress.com/forums/topic/use-static-pages-as-taxonomy-archives/
after this line: $pagename = $query_vars['taxonomy_name']; use var_dump to see what $pagename returns
ie. var_dump($pagename)
I assume your condition here:
if ( $pagename == 'bet-of-the-day') {
will return false as:
$pagename = $query_vars['taxonomy_name'];
You will probably need to get the current term slug:
$current_term_slug = get_queried_object()->slug;
And compare that to your page name.
eg.
add_filter('request', function( array $query_vars ) {
if ( is_admin() ) {
return $query_vars;
}
$current_term = get_queried_object()->slug; // get the term slug
$match_term = 'bet-of-the-day';
if ( isset( $query_vars['taxonomy_name'] ) && $match_term == $current_term ) {
$pagename = $query_vars['taxonomy_name'];
$query_vars = array( 'pagename' => "$pagename" );
}
return $query_vars;
} );Not sure on this to be honest, never managed to get this to work for a single term before.
Alternatively, could you just build that page using a Block Element - Loop Template ?
Hey David, I will keep the code in mind, better to go with a Loop template, I reckon.
Thanks again!
Sounds like a good idea :)