Easy Query – WP Query Builder

Description

Easy Query is the fastest and simplest way to build and display WordPress queries without writing a single line of code.

Visually build a custom easy_query shortcode and WP_Query code snippet based on the content of your website by adjusting various parameters in the Query Builder. Then simply place the generated shortcode or WP_Query() directly into a template, content editor or widget area of your theme.

Features

• Query Builder – Create your own Easy Query shortcode in seconds by adjusting the various query parameters.
• Query Generator – Generate a custom WP_Query by adjusting parameters in the Query Builder.
• Customizable Template – The Easy Query customizable template allows you to match the look and feel of your website.
• Paging – Easily enable Easy Query paging by setting paging=”true” in your shortcode.
• Multiple Instances – Include multiple instances of Easy Query on a page, post or page template.
• Save Time and Reduce Frustration – Stop searching the WP Docs and build a query visually using the Query Builder.

Want More?

Upgrading to Easy Query Pro unlocks added features and functionality of the plugin.

Unlimited Templates

Create, modify and delete Easy Query templates as you need them with zero restrictions.

Saved Queries

Save, edit and delete past queries using the custom query editor.

Responsive Layouts

A library of fully responsive layout templates ready for use on your website.

Paging Styles

Select from additional pagination styles and colors.

Additional Query Arguments

Unlock additional query parameters such a taxonomy and custom fields.

Multisite Compatibility

Install and manage Easy Query templates and queries across multiple sites in your network.

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Shortcode Parameters

Easy Query accepts a number of parameters that are passed to the WordPress query via shortcode.

• container – Select the type of HTML container that will wrap your Easy Query templates. Default = < ul >
• classes – Target your content by adding custom classes to the container. Default = null
• template – Select which template you would like to use. Default = ‘default’
• post_type – Comma separated list of post types. Default = ‘post’
• category__in – A comma separated list of categories to include by ID. Default = null
• category__not_in – A comma separated list of categories to exclude by ID. Default = null
• tag__in – A comma separated list of tags to include by ID. Default = null
• tag__not_in – A comma separated list of tags to exclude by ID. Default = null
• day – Day of the week. Default = null
• month – Month of the year. Default = null
• year – Year of post. Default = null
• author – Query by author id. Default = null
• search – Query search term (‘s’). Default = null
• post__in – Comma separated list of post ID’s to include in query. Default = null
• post__not_in – Comma separated list of post ID’s to exclude from query. Default = null
• post_status – Select status of the post. Default = ‘publish’
• order – Display posts in ASC(ascending) or DESC(descending) order. Default = ‘DESC’
• orderby – Order posts by date, title, name, menu order, random, author, post ID or comment count. Default = ‘date’
• offset – Offset the initial query (number). Default = ’0′
• posts_per_page – Number of posts to load with each Ajax request. Default = ’6′
• paging – Enable Easy Query to page the results. Default = ’true′

Example Shortcode

[easy_query type="ul" classes="blog-listing entry-list" template="default" posts_per_page="6" post_type="post, portfolio"]

Demos

• Default – Out of the box functionality and styling
• Multiple Instances – Include multiple Easy Query instances on a single page
• Owl Carousel – Creating a responsive jQuery carousel with Owl Carousel

Tested Browsers

• Firefox (Mac, PC)
• Chrome (Mac, PC, iOS, Android)
• Safari (Mac, iOS)
• IE8+
• Android (Native)
• BB10 (Native)

Official Website

https://connekthq.com/easy-query/

Screenshots

Installation

How to install Easy Query.

Using The WordPress Dashboard

1. Navigate to the ‘Add New’ in the plugins dashboard
2. Search for ‘Easy Query’
3. Click ‘Install Now’
4. Activate the plugin on the Plugin dashboard

Uploading in WordPress Dashboard

1. Navigate to the ‘Add New’ in the plugins dashboard
2. Navigate to the ‘Upload’ area
3. Select easy-query.zip from your computer
4. Click ‘Install Now’
5. Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard

Using FTP

1. Download easy-query.zip
2. Extract the easy-query directory to your computer
3. Upload the easy-query directory to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
4. Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard

FAQ

What are the steps to getting Easy Query to display on my website

1. Create your shortcode
2. Add the shortcode to your page, by adding it through the content editor or placing it directly within one of your template files.
3. Load a page with your shortcode in place and watch Easy Query load your posts.

What are my server requirements?

Your server must be able to read/write/create files. Easy Query creates the default template on plugin activation and in order to modify the output Easy Query is required to write to the file as well.

Can I make modifications to the plugin code?

Sure, but please be aware that if modifications are made it may affect future updates of the plugin.

Can I modify the repeater template?

Yes, visit the Repeater Template section in your WordPress admin.

How are my templates saved?

Template data is saved into your WordPress database as well as written directly to a template PHP file in the easy-query plugin directory.

Can I use custom fields in a template?

Yes, but you will need to define $post at the top of the template before requesting your custom fields. Like so:
global $post;

Reviews

Very good for Grid!

Giang Le February 13, 2020

Greate plugin for building grid of posts, CPTs. With template, there is no limitation for this guy.

Very necessary plugin

yessoftmk December 17, 2019

its no updates long time…. Hope plugin will be growing

Very Nice Indeed

chip sheppard May 22, 2017

This plugin is missing a key feature I need BUT I am giving it 5 stars because I believe this is the best query builder I’ve seen AND the dev got back to me within 10 minutes and assured me that the feature I needed was in the works.

Contributors & Developers

Changelog

2.0.4

• FIX – Fixed issue with Easy Query pagination showing last page link when not required.

2.0.3

** FIX – Fixed issue with Easy Query pagination not working on static frontpage.

2.0.2

** FIX – Fix for ‘ewpq_query_generator’ error in Query Generator.
** UPDATE – Updated license txt.

2.0.1

** UPDATE – Adding missing WP_Query generator.
** UPDATE – Updated copy on shortcode builder.

2.0

** NEW – New look and Feel for 2017 ??
** NEW – Updated paging styles and settings.
** UPDATE – Improvements in template loading.
** UPDATE – Improved WP_Query.

1.1.1

** FIX ** Pagination not working.
** Update ** Various UI Improvements.

1.1.0

** NEW ** Updated Saved Queries to allow for title changes.
** FIX ** Issue with saved queries not saving periodically.
** UPDATE ** Various UI Updates and enhancements.
** UPDATE ** Updated License activation form.

1.0.5

** FIX ** Updated custom classes being applied to multiple elements in the parsed shortcode. custom_classes param should only be applied to the direct parent of easy query items.
** UPDATE ** Updating broken admin layout in WordPress 4.4

1.0.4

** NEW ** Added new shortcode parameter ‘custom_args’ which will let users pass custom query params. e.g. custom_args=”post_parent:1745;tag_slug__and:array(design,development)”

1.0.3

Security Update – We have added an extra layer of security verification around the saving of custom templates and queries.

1.0.2

Fix for date query parameters

1.0

Initial Release