Custom Post Type Taxonomy Post Count Using the Toolset Plugin

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Post summary: Add this snippet to your functions.php or create your own plugin…

If you’re using the Toolset plugin on your WordPress site and you need a way to display the count of posts in a specific taxonomy for a custom post type, this guide will help you achieve just that. By adding a small piece of code to your site, you can easily display this count anywhere you need.

Step 1: Adding the Code Snippet

First, you need to add a custom function to your website. You can do this by inserting the following code into your theme’s functions.php file or by creating a small custom plugin or use code snipppets plugin.

function my_taxonomy_posts_count_func( $atts ) {
    extract(shortcode_atts(array(
        'post_type' => 'post',
    ), $atts));
    global $WP_Views;
    $term = $WP_Views->get_current_taxonomy_term();
    
    $args = array(
        'post_type' => $post_type,
        'tax_query' => array(
            array(
                'taxonomy' => $term->taxonomy,
                'field' => 'id',
                'terms' => $term->term_id,
            )
        ),
        'order' => 'ASC',
        'posts_per_page' => -1,
        'suppress_filters' => 0,
    );
    $posts = get_posts($args);
    return ($posts) ? count($posts) : 0;
}

add_shortcode('my-taxonomy-posts-count', 'my_taxonomy_posts_count_func');

This function creates a shortcode that, when used, will count the number of posts within a specific taxonomy for a given custom post type.

Step 2: Using the Shortcode in Your View

Once you have the code in place, you can use the shortcode [my-taxonomy-posts-count post_type="your_custom_post_type_slug"] in your view. Replace "your_custom_post_type_slug" with the slug of your custom post type. For example, if your custom post type is “jobs,” the shortcode would look like this:

[my-taxonomy-posts-count post_type="jobs"]

This shortcode will dynamically count and display the number of ‘jobs’ posts within the current taxonomy term.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can add a dynamic post count for any custom post type and taxonomy combination on your WordPress site. This is particularly useful for sites with a large number of custom post types and taxonomies, allowing for a more interactive and informative user experience.

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