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Dynamic Tags Lite

wordpress plugin help you build dynamic website with dynamic content for free

by Antigravity · github.com/chiconcota/dynamic-tags-lite

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Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:

wp plugin install https://github.com/chiconcota/dynamic-tags-lite/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
No built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
Readme github.com/chiconcota/dynamic-tags-lite ↗

Lightweight and powerful dynamic tags for the WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg).

Table of Contents

Why Dynamic Tags Lite?

  • Lightweight: No bloat. No heavy external libraries. Just pure WordPress-native logic.
  • Fast: All rendering happens server-side with zero-dependency CSS or JS on the frontend.
  • Modern: Fully integrated with the Gutenberg Block Editor using standard WordPress components.
  • Developer-Ready: Built with PHP 8.2+ standards and PSR-4 namespacing.

Features

  • Gutenberg Integration: Add dynamic content to Paragraph, Heading, Image, Video, and Button blocks directly from the editor toolbar.
  • Live Preview: See real formatted dynamic values in the editor while you type. Switch back to placeholders anytime with the "Show Original" toggle.
  • Conditional Display (v1.9.0): Hide blocks if the dynamic value is empty or based on comparison rules (Equals, Not Equals, Contains, Greater/Less Than).
  • Query Loop Support (v1.11.0): Fully compatible with WordPress Query Loop and Product Collection blocks. Data automatically syncs with each item in the list.
  • Data Sources:
    • WooCommerce (v1.10.0): Fetch product prices, SKU, stock, ratings, and cart information.
    • Secure Custom Fields (SCF/ACF): Pre-loaded dropdown for easy field selection.
    • Current User: Display info about the logged-in user (Display Name, Email, ID, User Meta).
    • Post Data: Core post fields PLUS Author Bio and Author Social Meta.
    • Post Meta: Fetch any custom field value by its key.
  • Advanced Formatting:
    • Prefix & Suffix: Add text before or after dynamic values.
    • Date Formatting: Support for local and common formats (e.g., d/m/Y, July 30, 2025).
    • Number Formatting: Decimals control for prices and counts.
  • Inline Dynamic Links: Convert any text selection into a dynamic link.
  • Performance: Zero-dependency frontend rendering for maximum speed.

Requirements

  • WordPress: 6.0 or higher
  • PHP: 7.4 or higher (8.2+ recommended)
  • Optional: Secure Custom Fields (SCF) or ACF for enhanced data source capabilities.
  • Optional: WooCommerce for product and shop dynamic data.

Supported Blocks

Currently, the following core blocks are supported with the dynamic tags icon in the toolbar:

  • Paragraph (core/paragraph)
  • Heading (core/heading)
  • Image (core/image) - Supports dynamic src and dynamic links.
  • Video (core/video) - Supports dynamic src.
  • Button (core/button) - Supports dynamic text.
  • Inline Text: Any block that supports the RichText toolbar (using Dynamic Link format).

How to Use

1. Basic Dynamic Tags

  1. Select a paragraph, heading, button, or image block.
  2. Click the Database Icon in the block toolbar.
  3. Choose a Source (Post Meta, Post Data, etc.).
  4. Select the specific field.
  5. (Optional) Configure Advanced Settings (Prefix, Suffix, Formatting).

2. Live Preview

  • Once configured, the editor will display the actual value from the database instead of a placeholder.
  • Use the Show Original toggle to switch back to the technical placeholder (e.g., %% meta_key %%) if you need to edit the surrounding text.

3. Visibility Settings (NEW)

  • Open the visibility section in the popover.
  • Toggle Hide if Empty to prevent the block from rendering if no data is found.
  • Use Display Conditions to show blocks only when specific criteria are met (e.g., "Price > 100").

4. Inline Dynamic Links

  • Highlight a piece of text within a block.
  • Click the Dynamic Link icon (link with a sparkle) in the formatting bar.
  • Configure the source and key for the link destination.

Security & Performance

  • Security First: All data is sanitized on input and escaped on output using standard WordPress functions (esc_html, esc_url, esc_attr).
  • REST API Security: All data fetching restricted to authorized editors.
  • HPOS Ready: Fully compatible with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage.
  • Caching Friendly: Works seamlessly with Object Cache and Page Cache plugins.

Installation

  1. Upload the dynamic-tags-lite folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
  3. Edit any post/page and look for the Database icon in the block toolbar.

Version History

v1.11.0

  • Added: Phase 6: Block Context & Loop Optimization. Blocks now correctly identify the current post ID when used inside Query Loops.
  • Improved: Enhanced compatibility with nested blocks and template parts.

v1.10.0

  • Added: Phase 5: WooCommerce Integration. Support for Product prices, SKU, Stock, Ratings, and Cart data.
  • Added: WooCommerce field selection dropdown in block settings and link popover.

v1.9.0

  • Added: Phase 4: Conditional Display. Hide blocks if empty or based on comparison logic.
  • Added: Phase 3: Context Expansion (Current User & Post Author fields).
  • Added: Phase 3.5: Secure Custom Fields (SCF) Integration.
  • Added: Phase 2.5: Live Preview in Gutenberg editor.
  • Improved: Centralized formatting logic in Manager class.

v1.7.1

  • Fix: Critical dashboard crash and editor syntax errors.
  • Added: Enhanced date parsing for European/Vietnamese formats (d/m/Y).

v1.7.0

  • Added: Phase 2 features (Prefix, Suffix, Date & Number formatting).

Support

If you encounter any issues or have feature requests, please open an issue on the GitHub repository or contact the developer.

License

GPL-2.0+