WPizard

A powerful WordPress plugin that lets you retrieve and display virtually any data in WordPress using simple shortcodes. Effortlessly pull information from posts, users, options, and more — with support for dynamic attribute parsing, flexible formatting, and customizable output wrapping.
It supports: 
– Post Field 
– Post Meta 
– Term Field 
– Term Meta (coming soon) 
– User Field 
– User Meta 
– Link 
– Option 
– Function (whitelisted)
You can also: 
– Apply custom formatting (date, datetime, number, capitalize, uppercase, lowercase, strip_tags, etc.) 
– Add before/after text 
– Use fallback values 
– Use nested shortcodes inside attributes 
– Use URL parameters as values 
– Cache output 
– Secure and sanitize output
<h3>Shortcode Usage</h3>
General syntax: 
 <code>[anys type="TYPE" name="KEY" id="ID" before="TEXT" after="TEXT" fallback="TEXT" format="FORMAT" delimiter="DELIMITER"]</code>
Attributes: 
– <code>type</code> — <code>post-field</code>, <code>post-meta</code>, <code>user-field</code>, <code>user-meta</code>, <code>option</code>, <code>function</code> (required) 
– <code>name</code> — The field name, meta key, option name, or function call (required) 
– <code>id</code> — Post ID or User ID (optional; defaults to current context) 
– <code>before</code> — Text to prepend before output (optional) 
– <code>after</code> — Text to append after output (optional) 
– <code>fallback</code> — Value if empty (optional) 
– <code>format</code> — Output formatting type (optional: <code>date</code>, <code>datetime</code>, <code>number</code>, <code>capitalize</code>, <code>uppercase</code>, <code>lowercase</code>, <code>strip_tags</code>, <code>values</code>, <code>keys_values</code>, etc.) 
– <code>delimiter</code> — Separator used to join multiple values (optional)
<h3>Supported Types and Examples</h3>
Post Field 
Retrieve standard post fields by name.
Examples:
<ul>
<li><code>[anys type="post-field" name="post_title"]</code> — Shows the post title.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="post-field" name="post_date" format="date"]</code> — Shows the post publish date (formatted).</li>
<li><code>[anys type="post-field" name="post_author" id="123"]</code> — Shows the author ID of post <code>123</code>.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="post-field" name="post_content" fallback="No content"]</code> — Shows the post content or fallback text.</li>
</ul>
Other fields supported: <code>ID</code>, <code>post_name</code>, <code>post_excerpt</code>, <code>post_status</code>, <code>comment_status</code>, <code>ping_status</code>, <code>post_password</code>, <code>post_parent</code>, <code>menu_order</code>, <code>guid</code>, <code>post_type</code>, <code>post_mime_type</code>, <code>post_modified</code>, <code>post_modified_gmt</code>
Post Meta 
Retrieve post meta by key.
Examples:
<ul>
<li><code>[anys type="post-meta" name="my_meta_key"]</code> — Shows value of <code>my_meta_key</code>.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="post-meta" name="price" id="456" format="number"]</code> — Shows the <code>price</code> of post <code>456</code>, formatted as number.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="post-meta" name="release_date" format="date"]</code> — Shows release date formatted as date.</li>
</ul>
Term Field 
Retrieve standard term fields by name.
Examples:
<ul>
<li><code>[anys type="term-field" name="name"]</code> — Shows the term name.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="term-field" name="slug"]</code> — Shows the term slug.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="term-field" name="term_id" id="15"]</code> — Shows the ID of term <code>15</code>.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="term-field" name="taxonomy" id="15"]</code> — Shows the taxonomy of term <code>15</code>.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="term-field" name="description" fallback="No description"]</code> — Shows term description or fallback text.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="term-field" name="count" id="15" format="number"]</code> — Shows the number of posts in term <code>15</code>.</li>
</ul>
Other fields supported: <code>term_group</code>, <code>parent</code>
Notes: 
– If no “id” is provided, it defaults to the current queried term (e.g., category/tag archive page). 
– Supports “before”, “after”, “fallback”, and “format” (for number, date, etc.).
User Field 
Retrieve user standard fields.
Examples:
<ul>
<li><code>[anys type="user-field" name="user_email" id="12"]</code> — Shows email of user <code>12</code>.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="user-field" name="display_name"]</code> — Shows current user display name.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="user-field" name="user_registered" format="date"]</code> — Shows user registration date.</li>
</ul>
Common user fields: <code>ID</code>, <code>user_login</code>, <code>user_nicename</code>, <code>user_url</code>, <code>user_activation_key</code>, <code>user_status</code>, <code>description</code>
User Meta 
Retrieve user meta by key.
Examples:
<ul>
<li><code>[anys type="user-meta" name="favorite_color" id="12"]</code> — Shows favorite_color of user <code>12</code>.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="user-meta" name="profile_phone"]</code> — Shows current user’s phone.</li>
</ul>
Link 
Retrieve URLs or generate link anchors for common WordPress locations.
Examples:
<ul>
<li><code>[anys type="link" name="logout"]</code> — Returns the logout URL.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="link" name="logout" redirect="/"]</code> — Returns the logout URL and redirects to home after logout.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="link" name="login" redirect="/dashboard"]</code> — Returns the login URL with redirect to <code>/dashboard</code>.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="link" name="register"]</code> — Returns the registration URL.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="link" name="home"]</code> — Returns the home page URL.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="link" name="siteurl"]</code> — Returns the main site URL.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="link" name="admin"]</code> — Returns the WordPress admin URL.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="link" name="profile"]</code> — Returns the user profile page URL.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="link" name="post" id="123"]</code> — Returns the permalink for post with ID <code>123</code>.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="link" name="term" id="45"]</code> — Returns the archive link for term with ID <code>45</code>.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="link" name="current"]</code> — Returns the current page URL.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="link" name="auth"]</code> — Dynamically returns the login or logout URL based on user status.</li>
</ul>
Formatting options:
<ul>
<li><code>[anys type="link" name="logout" format="anchor"]</code> — Outputs a clickable link: <code><a href="...">Logout</a></code>.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="link" name="auth" format="anchor"]</code> — Dynamically shows Login or Logout link depending on user state.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="link" name="auth" format="anchor" label_logged_in="Sign Out" label_logged_out="Sign In"]</code> — Customizes labels for both states.</li>
</ul>
Attributes supported: 
– <code>name</code>: The link type (e.g., <code>logout</code>, <code>login</code>, <code>home</code>, <code>admin</code>, etc.). 
– <code>redirect</code>: Optional redirect URL (used for login/logout links). 
– <code>format</code>: Either <code>url</code> (default) or <code>anchor</code> for clickable links. 
– <code>target</code>: Optional anchor target (e.g., <code>_blank</code>). 
– <code>label</code>: Optional link text (default varies by type). 
– <code>label_logged_in</code>: Custom label when the user is logged in (used with <code>auth</code>). 
– <code>label_logged_out</code>: Custom label when the user is logged out (used with <code>auth</code>). 
– <code>id</code>: Used for post and term links.
Option 
Retrieve WordPress option values.
Examples:
<ul>
<li><code>[anys type="option" name="blogname"]</code> — Shows site title.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="option" name="admin_email"]</code> — Shows site admin email.</li>
</ul>
Function 
Execute a whitelisted PHP function and optionally pass arguments.
Examples:
<ul>
<li><code>[anys type="function" name="date_i18n, F j, Y"]</code> — Shows today’s date.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="function" name="sanitize_text_field, (anys type='option' name='blogdescription')"]</code> — Sanitizes and shows site description.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="function" name="date_i18n, F j, Y" before="Today is "]</code> — Shows today’s date with custom prefix.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="function" name="date_i18n, F j, Y" after="."]</code> — Shows today’s date with custom suffix.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="function" name="my_custom_function" fallback="N/A"]</code> — Shows output of custom function or fallback.</li>
<li><code>[anys type="function" name="my_custom_function" format="capitalize"]</code> — Shows output of custom function and automatically capitalizes the output (e.g., “hello world” → “Hello World”).</li>
<li><code>[anys type="function" name="my_custom_function" delimiter=", "]</code> — Shows output of custom function. If the function returns an array, the values are joined using the given delimiter (e.g., <code>["apple", "banana"]</code> → “apple, banana”).</li>
</ul>
Notes: 
– Only functions whitelisted in plugin settings can be executed. 
– Arguments can include other <code>[anys]</code> shortcodes using <code>()</code> instead of <code>[]</code>. 
– Output can be formatted or wrapped with <code>before</code>/<code>after</code> content and fallback.
<h3>Dynamic Attribute Parsing</h3>
Supports dynamic placeholders inside attribute values: 
– <code>{get:param}</code> — gets value from $_GET[‘param’] 
– <code>{post:param}</code> — gets value from $_POST[‘param’] 
– <code>{func:function_name,arg1,arg2}</code> — calls a whitelisted PHP function 
– <code>{shortcode:(tag)}</code> — parses nested shortcode (use <code>()</code> instead of <code>[]</code>) 
– <code>{const:CONSTANT_NAME}</code> — replaces with PHP constant value
Example: 
 <code>[anys type="post_field" name="post_title" id="{get:post_id}" before="Title: "]</code>
<h3>Formatting Options</h3>
<ul>
<li><code>date</code> — Format timestamps using WordPress date format.</li>
<li><code>datetime</code> — Format timestamps using WordPress date and time format.</li>
<li><code>number</code> — Localized number format.</li>
<li><code>json</code> — Encode value as JSON string.</li>
<li><code>serialize</code> — Serialize PHP value.</li>
<li><code>unserialize</code> — Unserialize string if serialized.</li>
<li><code>print_r</code> — Human-readable output of variable.</li>
<li><code>var_export</code> — Parsable string representation.</li>
<li><code>implode</code> — Join array values.</li>
<li><code>values</code> — Join array values only.</li>
<li><code>keys</code> — Join array keys only.</li>
<li><code>keys_values</code> — Join array key-value pairs.</li>
<li><code>capitalize</code> — Capitalize words.</li>
<li><code>uppercase</code> — Uppercase all characters.</li>
<li><code>lowercase</code> — Lowercase all characters.</li>
<li><code>strip_tags</code> — Remove HTML/PHP tags.</li>
</ul>
Custom formats are supported via filters.
<h3>Hooks</h3>
Filters 
– <code>anys/attributes</code> — Filter attributes before processing. 
– <code>anys/{type}/attributes</code> — Filter attributes dynamically by type. 
– <code>anys/output</code> — Filter final output. 
– <code>anys/{type}/output</code> — Filter output dynamically by type. 
– <code>anys/link/handlers</code> – Filter link handlers.
Actions 
– <code>anys/output/before</code> — Fires before output. 
– <code>anys/{type}/output/before</code> — Fires before output for specific type. 
– <code>anys/{type}/missing</code> — Fires when handler file missing. 
– <code>anys/output/after</code> — Fires after output. 
– <code>anys/{type}/output/after</code> — Fires after output for specific type.
<h3>Security</h3>
<ul>
<li>All inputs sanitized using WordPress functions.</li>
<li>Function calls restricted to whitelisted list.</li>
<li>Outputs sanitized with <code>wp_kses_post()</code>.</li>
<li>Dynamic parsing uses caching for performance.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Support & Contribution</h3>
For bugs, feature requests, or contributions, open an issue or PR on the <a href="https://github.com/wpizard/anything-shortcodes" rel="nofollow ugc">plugin repository</a>.
Thank you for using Anything Shortcodes!

Anything Shortcodes

Retrieve and display any WordPress data with shortcodes — posts, users, options, and more, with flexible formatting and customization.

Ryan Welcher

Supercharge your queries without any code
Tired of the limitations of standard Query Loop blocks? Advanced Query Loop gives you the superpowers you need to create sophisticated, dynamic content queries that go far beyond the basics. Whether you’re building a portfolio, news site, or complex content hub, this plugin puts you in complete control of your content display.
What makes Advanced Query Loop special?
<ul>
<li>No coding required – Everything works through an intuitive visual interface</li>
<li>Powerful query building – Create complex queries that would normally require custom code</li>
<li>Flexible and extensible – Built with developers in mind, but accessible to everyone</li>
<li>Performance optimized – Smart caching and efficient queries keep your site fast</li>
</ul>
<h3>Support & Community</h3>
Need help? We’ve got you covered!
<ul>
<li>WordPress.org Support Forum: <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/advanced-query-loop/" rel="ugc">Get help here</a></li>
<li>GitHub Repository: <a href="https://github.com/ryanwelcher/advanced-query-loop" rel="nofollow ugc">Report issues & contribute</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Powerful Features at Your Fingertips</h3>
<h3>🏷️ Advanced Taxonomy Queries</h3>
Build sophisticated taxonomy queries that let you filter content by multiple categories, tags, or custom taxonomies. Create complex relationships between different taxonomy terms to display exactly the content you want.
<h3>📝 Multiple Post Types</h3>
Don’t limit yourself to just posts! Query across multiple post types simultaneously. Perfect for portfolios, news sites, or any site that needs to display different types of content together.
<h3>🎯 Smart Post Inclusion</h3>
Take full control over which posts appear in your query: 
* Manual selection: Choose specific posts by title or ID 
* Child items only: Show only child posts of the current content 
* Dynamic filtering: Combine multiple inclusion rules
<h3>🚫 Intelligent Post Exclusion</h3>
Keep your queries clean and relevant: 
* Exclude current post: Automatically hide the post being viewed 
* Exclude a list of posts: Curate a list of posts to exclude from the query
<h3>🔍 Advanced Post Meta Queries</h3>
Create powerful meta queries without touching code: 
* Multiple conditions: Combine different meta fields and values 
* Flexible comparisons: Use equals, not equals, greater than, less than, and more 
* Logical operators: Combine queries with AND/OR logic 
* ACF integration: Works seamlessly with Advanced Custom Fields
<h3>📅 Dynamic Date Queries</h3>
Time-based content has never been easier: 
* Relative dates: Show content from last 1, 3, 6, or 12 months 
* Before/after current: Display content relative to the current date 
* Custom date ranges: Set specific start and end dates 
* Multiple date conditions: Combine different date rules
<h3>📊 Flexible Sorting Options</h3>
Sort your content exactly how you want: 
* Author: Sort by post author 
* Date: Sort by publication date 
* Last Modified: Sort by last update 
* Title: Alphabetical sorting 
* Meta Values: Sort by custom field values 
* Random: Shuffle your content 
* Menu Order: Use custom ordering 
* Name: Sort by post slug 
* Post ID: Sort by post ID 
* Comment Count: Sort by engagement 
* Included Posts: Sort by post inclusion order
<h3>⚡ Performance Optimization</h3>
<ul>
<li>Disable pagination: Reduce query overhead by turning off pagination when it is not needed</li>
<li>Enable caching: Store query results in a transient for one hour to reduce database load on subsequent page loads. The caching toggle is unavailable when the order is set to Random, and switching to Random order will clear any existing caching setting</li>
<li>Efficient queries: Optimized database queries for better performance</li>
</ul>
<h3>Customization & Extensibility</h3>
<h3>Filter Available Controls</h3>
Don’t need all the features? No problem! You can easily hide specific controls using the <code>aql_allowed_controls</code> filter:
<pre><code>add_filter(
 'aql_allowed_controls',
 function( $controls ) {
 // Remove specific controls you don't need
 $to_exclude = array( 'additional_post_types', 'taxonomy_query_builder' );
 return array_filter( $controls, function( $control ) use ( $to_exclude ) {
 return ! in_array( $control, $to_exclude, true );
 } );
 }
);
</code></pre>
<h3>Available Control Identifiers</h3>
<ul>
<li><code>'additional_post_types'</code> – Multiple post type selection</li>
<li><code>'taxonomy_query_builder'</code> – Advanced taxonomy queries</li>
<li><code>'post_meta_query'</code> – Meta field queries</li>
<li><code>'post_order'</code> – Sorting options</li>
<li><code>'exclude_current_post'</code> – Current post exclusion</li>
<li><code>'exclude_posts'</code> – Exclude a curated list of posts</li>
<li><code>'include_posts'</code> – Manual post inclusion</li>
<li><code>'child_items_only'</code> – Child post filtering</li>
<li><code>'date_query_dynamic_range'</code> – Date range queries</li>
<li><code>'date_query_relationship'</code> – Date query logic</li>
<li><code>'pagination'</code> – Pagination controls</li>
<li><code>'enable_caching'</code> – Query result caching</li>
</ul>
<h3>Developer-Friendly</h3>
Advanced Query Loop is built with developers in mind: 
* Extensible architecture: Add your own custom controls 
* Well-documented hooks: Easy integration with your themes and plugins 
* Clean code: Follows WordPress coding standards 
* Comprehensive testing: Thoroughly tested for reliability
<h3>Getting Started</h3>
<ol>
<li>Install and activate the plugin</li>
<li>Add a Query Loop block to your page or post</li>
<li>Look for the “Advanced Query Loop” variation in the block inserter</li>
<li>Configure your query using the intuitive controls</li>
<li>Preview and publish your dynamic content!</li>
</ol>
<h3>Perfect For</h3>
<ul>
<li>Portfolio websites – Showcase work with sophisticated filtering</li>
<li>News and magazine sites – Display content by category, date, and more</li>
<li>E-commerce sites – Filter products by custom fields and taxonomies</li>
<li>Educational platforms – Organize content by course, level, or topic</li>
<li>Real estate sites – Filter properties by location, price, and features</li>
<li>Any site needing advanced content queries – The possibilities are endless!</li>
</ul>

Advanced Query Loop


I love it when a plugin does exactly what it says. It could use a spruce up but the author was transparent about this not being a production ready plugin. 


Great plugin


There is so much work to do in WordPress Handbook with blocks. However this plugin is marvelous and even it is a open book to learn how extend blocks in WordPress.



THANKS


You saved me


Awesome plugin which finally makes it possible to pick posts by hand. This is a feature i am missing in the default query block and here you have kind of search field where you pick your desired posts by hand. my last wish: would be great to have a drag and drop function in that field to change the order of the posts. 


Manual selection of posts is finally here


I really needed a way to create a custom archive page for a knowledge base custom post type using the full site editor. This plugin gave me all of the advanced query parameters that I expected core's query block to have.



I also really appreciate how easy it is to move from a query block to the advanced block. It's truly seamless.



Great job, and thank you so much!


Fantastic! Just What I needed!


pls note the CPT must have 'public' and 'show_in_rest' args set to true



i would give an additional half star if i could to excellent customer service and explanation by plugin author














idea is good - still testing out functionality


This is a brilliant plugin the surfaces all of the additional options that are often needed for the query block.



If you find yourself needing to exclude categories from queries, build more complex taxonomy queries or even build meta queries it is a must have.



Thanks so much for making this available to everyone Ryan and well done on a great plugin.


Excellent addition to the Query block

Transform your Query Loop blocks into powerful, flexible content engines! 🚀

Anything Shortcodes vs Advanced Query Loop