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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Contributors & Developers
“Current Post Shortcode” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
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.
