Description
Cherry Pick for Query Loop extends the core Query Loop block with a post picking feature. Select specific posts and display them in any order you choose.
Features
- Pick specific posts to display in Query Loop block
- Search and select posts by title
- Display posts in your selected order
- Respects Query Loop filters (parent, category, keyword, etc.)
- Works with any post type
- Fully compatible with block themes
How it works
- Add a Query Loop block to your page
- In the block settings sidebar, find the “Pick Posts” panel
- Search and select posts from the dropdown
- Posts will be displayed in the order you selected
- To return to default behavior, simply remove all selected posts
Note: When posts are selected, sorting and sticky post settings are ignored.
Source Code
Source code and build tools are available at:
https://github.com/situtty/cherry-pick-for-query-loop
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/cherry-pick-for-query-loopdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Edit any page or post, add a Query Loop block, and find the “Pick Posts” panel in the block settings.
FAQ
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Does this work with custom post types?
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Yes, it works with any post type that Query Loop block supports.
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Will pagination still work?
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Yes, pagination works normally. If you select 10 posts and set 3 posts per page, you’ll get 4 pages.
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Can I use filters with post picking?
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Yes, the post picker respects Query Loop filter settings (parent page, category, keyword, etc.). Only posts matching the filters will appear in the search dropdown.
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What happens to sticky posts?
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Sticky post settings are ignored when posts are selected. Posts are displayed in your selected order only.
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Contributors & Developers
“Cherry Pick for Query Loop” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.1
- Fixed: Translation file names corrected for proper localization
- Fixed: Hardcoded Japanese strings replaced with translatable strings
1.0.0
- Initial release