Show Post ID with Sorting

Description

Show Post ID with Sorting introduces a helpful new column in your WordPress admin dashboard, displaying the unique Post ID for all posts, pages, and custom post types. It enables you to sort your content by Post ID, bulk copy multiple IDs, and view the Post ID while editing or even directly from the frontend.

This is ideal for users who need quick access to Post IDs for custom queries, shortcodes, or troubleshooting.

Key Features:

  • Adds a sortable Post ID column to the Dashboard for Posts, Pages, and Custom Post Types
  • Bulk copy Post IDs with a simple action
  • Displays the Post ID next to the Edit Page/Post title
  • Shows the Post ID in the WordPress admin bar on the frontend while viewing content

This plugin is perfect for developers, content managers, or anyone needing an easy way to view and use Post IDs without diving into the code.

Screenshots

  • Displaying the Post ID column in the Posts/Pages list.
  • Post ID visible in the WordPress admin bar on the frontend.
  • Bulk copy Post IDs from the list by selecting posts and choosing the ‘Copy Post ID’ action.
  • Post ID visible next to the Edit Post/Page title in the dashboard.

Installation

  1. Upload the show-post-id folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.

FAQ

Why should I care about the Post ID?

The Post ID is a unique identifier for every piece of content on your site. It’s necessary for embedding content via shortcodes, creating custom queries, and troubleshooting issues related to posts and pages.

Can I sort content by Post ID?

Yes! The Post ID column is fully sortable, allowing you to arrange your posts, pages, or custom post types by their ID.

Does this plugin support custom post types?

Definitely! The plugin works seamlessly with standard posts, pages, and custom post types.

My theme or plugin doesn’t display Post IDs. How does this plugin help?

This plugin uses standard WordPress hooks and filters, making it compatible with most themes and plugins. If there’s an issue, check with the theme/plugin developer for compatibility.

Where is this plugin most useful?

Many plugins and custom functions rely on Post IDs, like “WP Show Posts”. With Show Post ID with Sorting, finding and copying these IDs is straightforward, saving you time and effort.

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Contributors & Developers

“Show Post ID with Sorting” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

Changelog

2.0.0

  • Added bulk copy functionality for Post IDs.
  • Displayed Post ID next to the Edit Page/Post title.
  • Post ID now visible in the WordPress admin bar on the frontend.
  • General code improvements.

1.0.3

  • Added support for custom post types.
  • Fixed an issue where Post IDs displayed twice for custom post types.

1.0.0

  • Initial release with Post ID display in Posts and Pages list, along with sorting functionality.