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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.

Shortcodes

Display Current Post Title and Meta Information:
- Post Title: [current_post]
- Post Meta (Custom Field): [current_post meta="custom_field"]
Display Data from a Specific Post ID:
- Post Title: [current_post id="123"]
- Post Meta: [current_post id="123" meta="custom_field"]

Installation

From your WordPress dashboard -> Go to Plugins -> Click on “Add new” -> In the Search field, enter ‘Current Post Shortcode’ and choose Current Post Shortcode. Press “Install Now” -> After installation, click “Activate”.

Or install it manually:
1. Download the plugin ZIP file from WordPress Directory.
2. Log in to your WordPress Dashboard, navigate to Plugins > Add New and click on “Upload Plugin” button at the top of the page
3. Choose the plugin ZIP file you downloaded in step 1 and click “Install Now.”
4. After the installation is complete, click the “Activate Plugin” button.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use the shortcodes?

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 id attribute: [current_post id="123"] for the title or [current_post id="123" meta="custom_field"] for a custom field.

Can I use this shortcode in widgets or other areas of the site?

Yes, you can use these shortcodes anywhere shortcodes are supported in WordPress, such as posts, pages, widgets, and more.

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Changelog

1.0.0

Initial release of the plugin.

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