Install
This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.
Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:
wp plugin install https://github.com/omiq/wp-custom-series/archive/refs/heads/main.zipNo built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
WordPress plugin to group articles into custom series
Using the Plugin:
Add "Series" Field:
When editing a post, you will see the "Series" field where you can enter a series name.
Quick Edit:
The "Series" field will also be available in the Quick Edit screen of the posts list.
Shortcode:
Use the shortcode [series name="SeriesName"] to display a list of posts in the same series, ommitting the name= will show the series set for the current post.
Features in v1
- Defines the plugin and adds a meta box for the "Series" field in the post editor.
- Saves the "Series" custom field data when a post is saved.
- Adds the "Series" field to the Quick Edit screen and saves the data when a quick edit is performed.
- Creates a
[series]shortcode that lists posts in the same series, excluding the current post from linking to itself. - Allows you to optionally set a title and/or description for the series and output it in the table of contents.