WP_Query::is_search(): bool

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   lazhar007 5 years ago

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   /**
    * INCLUDE CUSTOM POST TYPES IN SEARCH RESULTS
    */
   function wpdocs_cpt_in_search( $query ) {
       if ( ! is_admin() && $query->is_main_query() ) {
           if ( $query->is_search ) {
               $query->set( 'post_type', array( 'convention' ) );
           }
       }
   }
   
   add_action( 'pre_get_posts', 'wpdocs_cpt_in_search' );

   • This is not ideal, as it will override existing post types being searched. Better option is to adjust the exclude_from_search parameter when registering the post type or via the register_post_type_args filter.

     crstauf 5 years ago