Creating custom post types in WordPress allows you to extend the default content types (posts and pages) and build unique structures for different types of content on your site. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to create a custom post type in WordPress:

Method 1: Using Code in Your Theme’s functions.php

  1. Open your theme’s functions.php file:
  • Access it through your WordPress dashboard by navigating to Appearance > Theme Editor and selecting functions.php.
  • Alternatively, use a code editor and access the file directly through your theme folder.
  1. Add Custom Post Type Code:
   // Add custom post type
   function custom_post_type() {
       $labels = array(
           'name'               => _x('Custom Posts', 'post type general name'),
           'singular_name'      => _x('Custom Post', 'post type singular name'),
           'menu_name'          => _x('Custom Posts', 'admin menu'),
           'add_new'            => _x('Add New', 'custom post'),
           'add_new_item'       => __('Add New Custom Post'),
           'edit_item'          => __('Edit Custom Post'),
           'new_item'           => __('New Custom Post'),
           'view_item'          => __('View Custom Post'),
           'search_items'       => __('Search Custom Posts'),
           'not_found'          => __('No custom posts found'),
           'not_found_in_trash' => __('No custom posts found in Trash'),
           'parent_item_colon'  => '',
           'all_items'          => __('All Custom Posts'),
           'archives'           => __('Custom Post Archives'),
           'menu_icon'          => 'dashicons-admin-post', // Choose an icon: https://developer.wordpress.org/resource/dashicons
           'public'             => true,
           'has_archive'        => true,
           'rewrite'            => array('slug' => 'custom-post'),
           'supports'           => array('title', 'editor', 'thumbnail', 'custom-fields'),
       );

       $args = array(
           'labels'        => $labels,
           'description'   => 'Description for Custom Post Type',
           'public'        => true,
           'menu_position' => 5,
           'menu_icon'     => 'dashicons-admin-post',
           'hierarchical'  => false,
           'has_archive'   => true,
           'rewrite'       => array('slug' => 'custom-post'),
           'supports'      => array('title', 'editor', 'thumbnail', 'custom-fields'),
       );

       register_post_type('custom_post', $args);
   }

   add_action('init', 'custom_post_type');
  1. Modify the Code:
  • Change instances of “Custom Post” and “custom_post” with your desired labels and post type name.
  • Modify the 'supports' array to include the features you want for your custom post type (e.g., 'excerpt', 'page-attributes', etc.).
  • You can change the 'menu_icon' by selecting an icon from Dashicons.
  1. Save Changes:
  • Save the changes to your functions.php file.
  1. Check Admin Dashboard:
  • Visit your WordPress admin dashboard, and you should see your new custom post type in the menu.

Method 2: Using a Custom Post Type Plugin

  1. Install a Plugin:
  • Install and activate a custom post type plugin like “Custom Post Type UI” or “Pods.”
  1. Create a Custom Post Type:
  • Navigate to the plugin settings (usually under Settings > CPT UI or similar).
  • Add a new custom post type by providing the necessary details such as labels, slug, and supported features.
  1. Save Changes:
  • Save your changes, and the plugin will handle the registration of the custom post type.

Both methods achieve the same result, but using a plugin might be more user-friendly for those who are not comfortable with editing theme files directly. Choose the method that best suits your preferences and workflow.

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