Darren Cooney

<p>Easy Query is the fastest and simplest way to build and display WordPress queries without writing a single line of code.</p>
<p>Visually build a custom <code>easy_query</code> shortcode and <code>WP_Query</code> code snippet based on the content of your website by adjusting various parameters in the Query Builder. Then simply place the generated shortcode or WP_Query() directly into a template, content editor or widget area of your theme.</p>
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Query Builder</strong> – Create your own Easy Query shortcode in seconds by adjusting the various query parameters.</li>
<li><strong>Query Generator</strong> – Generate a custom WP_Query by adjusting parameters in the Query Builder.</li>
<li><strong>Customizable Template</strong> – The Easy Query customizable template allows you to match the look and feel of your website.</li>
<li><strong>Paging</strong> – Easily enable Easy Query paging by setting paging=”true” in your shortcode.</li>
<li><strong>Multiple Instances</strong> – Include multiple instances of Easy Query on a page, post or page template.</li>
<li><strong>Save Time and Reduce Frustration</strong> – Stop searching the WP Docs and build a query visually using the Query Builder.</li>
</ul>
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<h3>Want More?</h3>
<p>Upgrading to <strong><a href="https://connekthq.com/plugins/easy-query/" rel="nofollow ugc">Easy Query Pro</a></strong> unlocks added features and functionality of the plugin.</p>
<h4>Unlimited Templates</h4>
<p>Create, modify and delete Easy Query templates as you need them with zero restrictions.</p>
<h4>Saved Queries</h4>
<p>Save, edit and delete past queries using the custom query editor.</p>
<h4>Responsive Layouts</h4>
<p>A library of fully responsive layout templates ready for use on your website.</p>
<h4>Paging Styles</h4>
<p>Select from additional pagination styles and colors.</p>
<h4>Additional Query Arguments</h4>
<p>Unlock additional query parameters such a taxonomy and custom fields.</p>
<h4>Multisite Compatibility</h4>
<p>Install and manage Easy Query templates and queries across multiple sites in your network.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://connekthq.com/plugins/easy-query/" rel="nofollow ugc">Learn more</a></strong></p>
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<h3>Shortcode Parameters</h3>
<p>Easy Query accepts a number of parameters that are passed to the WordPress query via shortcode.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>container</strong> – Select the type of HTML container that will wrap your Easy Query templates. Default = < ul ></li>
<li><strong>classes</strong> – Target your content by adding custom classes to the container. Default = null</li>
<li><strong>template</strong> – Select which template you would like to use. Default = ‘default’</li>
<li><strong>post_type</strong> – Comma separated list of post types. Default = ‘post’</li>
<li><strong>category__in</strong> – A comma separated list of categories to include by ID. Default = null</li>
<li><strong>category__not_in</strong> – A comma separated list of categories to exclude by ID. Default = null</li>
<li><strong>tag__in</strong> – A comma separated list of tags to include by ID. Default = null</li>
<li><strong>tag__not_in</strong> – A comma separated list of tags to exclude by ID. Default = null</li>
<li><strong>day</strong> – Day of the week. Default = null</li>
<li><strong>month</strong> – Month of the year. Default = null</li>
<li><strong>year</strong> – Year of post. Default = null</li>
<li><strong>author</strong> – Query by author id. Default = null</li>
<li><strong>search</strong> – Query search term (‘s’). Default = null</li>
<li><strong>post__in</strong> – Comma separated list of post ID’s to include in query. Default = null </li>
<li><strong>post__not_in</strong> – Comma separated list of post ID’s to exclude from query. Default = null </li>
<li><strong>post_status</strong> – Select status of the post. Default = ‘publish’</li>
<li><strong>order</strong> – Display posts in ASC(ascending) or DESC(descending) order. Default = ‘DESC’</li>
<li><strong>orderby</strong> – Order posts by date, title, name, menu order, random, author, post ID or comment count.  Default = ‘date’</li>
<li><strong>offset</strong> – Offset the initial query (number). Default = ’0′</li>
<li><strong>posts_per_page</strong> – Number of posts to load with each Ajax request. Default = ’6′</li>
<li><strong>paging</strong> – Enable Easy Query to page the results. Default = ’true′</li>
</ul>
<h3>Example Shortcode</h3>
<pre><code>[easy_query type="ul" classes="blog-listing entry-list" template="default" posts_per_page="6" post_type="post, portfolio"]
</code></pre>
<h3>Demos</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="https://connekthq.com/plugins/easy-query/examples/default/" rel="nofollow ugc">Default</a></strong> – Out of the box functionality and styling</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://connekthq.com/plugins/easy-query/examples/multiple-instances/" rel="nofollow ugc">Multiple Instances</a></strong> – Include multiple Easy Query instances on a single page</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://connekthq.com/plugins/easy-query/examples/owl-carousel/" rel="nofollow ugc">Owl Carousel</a></strong> – Creating a responsive jQuery carousel with Owl Carousel</li>
</ul>
<h3>Tested Browsers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Firefox (Mac, PC)</li>
<li>Chrome (Mac, PC, iOS, Android)</li>
<li>Safari (Mac, iOS)</li>
<li>IE8+</li>
<li>Android (Native)</li>
<li>BB10 (Native)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Official Website</h3>
<p>https://connekthq.com/easy-query/</p>


Easy Query – WP Query Builder

This plugin is missing a key feature I need BUT I am giving it 5 stars because I believe this is the best query builder I've seen AND the dev got back to me within 10 minutes and assured me that the feature I needed was in the works.

Very Nice Indeed

Create a custom WordPress query in seconds with Easy Query.

Scott Reilly

<p>This plugin provides a function for use by developers who have their own code for fetching posts according to a given criteria and now want to make use of loop-aware template tags to display those posts.</p>
<p>WordPress’s template tags are intended to be used within ‘the loop’. The loop is managed by a WP_Query object which sets up various global variables and its own object variables for use by the various template tags. The primary purpose of a WP_Query object is to actually query the database for the posts that match the currently specified criteria. However, if you don’t need to query for posts since you already have them by some other means, you can still take advantage of the template tags by injecting those posts into the WP_Query via this plugin.</p>
<p>Depending on the template tags you are looking to use, or the logic you are hoping to employ within a loop, you may need to manually configure some of the query object’s variables.</p>
<p>Example:</p>
<pre><code><?php // Say we're in the sidebar

// We've gotten some post objects on our own.
$posts = c2c_get_random_posts( 5, '' );

// Inject the posts
c2c_inject_query_posts( $posts );

// Now let's display them via template tags:
if ( have_posts() ) :
    while ( have_posts() ) : the_post(); ?>

        <li><a href="<?php the_permalink() ?>" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to <?php the_title_attribute(); ?>"><?php the_title(); ?></a></li>

    <?php endwhile;?>
<?php endif; ?>
</code></pre>
<p>Links: <a href="https://coffee2code.com/wp-plugins/inject-query-posts/" rel="nofollow ugc">Plugin Homepage</a> | <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/inject-query-posts/" rel="ugc">Plugin Directory Page</a> | <a href="https://github.com/coffee2code/inject-query-posts/" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub</a> | <a href="https://coffee2code.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Author Homepage</a></p>
<h3>Developer Documentation</h3>
<p>Developer documentation can be found in <a href="https://github.com/coffee2code/inject-query-posts/blob/master/DEVELOPER-DOCS.md" rel="nofollow ugc">DEVELOPER-DOCS.md</a>. That documentation covers the template tag and hooks provided by the plugin.</p>
<p>As an overview, this is the template tag provided by the plugin:</p>
<ul>
<li><code>c2c_inject_query_posts()</code> : Template tag to inject an array of posts into a query object as if that query object had obtained those posts via a query.</li>
</ul>
<p>These are the hooks provided by the plugin:</p>
<ul>
<li><code>inject_query_posts_preserve_query_obj</code> : Overrides the value of the <code>$preserve_query_obj</code> argument passed to the function. This is not typical usage for most users.</li>
<li><code>c2c_inject_query_posts</code> : Allows use of an alternative approach to safely invoke <code>c2c_inject_query_posts()</code> in such a way that if the plugin were deactivated or deleted, then your calls to the function won’t cause errors in your site.</li>
</ul>


Inject Query Posts

Facilitates injecting an array of posts into a WP query object as if queried. Particularly useful to allow use of standard template tags.

Easy Query – WP Query Builder vs Inject Query Posts