How can I grab th post ID from my wp blog, without changing the htaccess? - GoFuckYourself.com

Si · 11-09-2009, 08:08 AM

I need to grab my post ID number from some of my blog posts for this plugin I'm trying to configure and can't think how to do it without changing my htaccess backwards and forwards.

for example,

urloftheblog.com/post-name-is-here/

I need the /?p=22 but without having to change the htaccess everytime

It's fine at the moment because the blog is new and ain't got to worry about fucking anything up but I'd rather know a way to do it in the future.

If that makes sense and I didn't confuse you, please

Thank you

JamesK · 11-09-2009, 08:20 AM

You can look it up from the admin panel. Mouseover the post links and you'll see the ID's.

Another option is to modify the template slightly and put the post ID in a HTML comment (for example ) so you can view it from the source. You can see the ID tag and how to call it in your templates here:

http://codex.wordpress.org/Template_Tags/get_posts

You could even make it so only logged in admins could see it.

darksoul · 11-09-2009, 08:20 AM

in /wp-admin/ go and edit the post
it will look like:
wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=435
post=xxx its your id

HowlingWulf · 11-09-2009, 08:28 AM

If it's a wordpress plugin just use the wordpress functions to get the id in or out of the loop. A google search will show you how.

If you need to use the url then try
function get_post_by_title($page_title, $output = OBJECT) {
global $wpdb;
$post = $wpdb->get_var( $wpdb->prepare( "SELECT ID FROM $wpdb->posts WHERE post_title = %s AND post_type='post'", $page_title ));
if ( $post )
return get_post($post, $output);

return null;
}

fris · 11-09-2009, 08:28 AM

comon, give us a challenge :p

in the loop of course

Code:

<? echo $post->ID; ?>

or you could add it to functions.php in your theme

Code:

function print_postid() {
     global $post;
     $postid = $post->ID;
     return $postid;
}

Si · 11-09-2009, 08:29 AM

Thanks guys, thats me sorted

Simple yet easy to miss.

Si · 11-09-2009, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fris

comon, give us a challenge :p

LOL its one of them things thats right in front of you yet you forget, but nevermind

Speaking of challenges, haven't had one of them with wordpress for a while so can't help you there

11-09-2009, 08:08 AM	#1
Si Such Fun! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13,900	How can I grab th post ID from my wp blog, without changing the htaccess? I need to grab my post ID number from some of my blog posts for this plugin I'm trying to configure and can't think how to do it without changing my htaccess backwards and forwards. for example, urloftheblog.com/post-name-is-here/ I need the /?p=22 but without having to change the htaccess everytime It's fine at the moment because the blog is new and ain't got to worry about fucking anything up but I'd rather know a way to do it in the future. If that makes sense and I didn't confuse you, please Thank you

11-09-2009, 08:20 AM	#2
JamesK hi Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 16,731	You can look it up from the admin panel. Mouseover the post links and you'll see the ID's. Another option is to modify the template slightly and put the post ID in a HTML comment (for example <!-- ID -->) so you can view it from the source. You can see the ID tag and how to call it in your templates here: http://codex.wordpress.org/Template_Tags/get_posts You could even make it so only logged in admins could see it. __________________ M3Server - NATS Hosting Last edited by JamesK; 11-09-2009 at 08:22 AM..

11-09-2009, 08:20 AM	#3
darksoul Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: /root/ Posts: 4,997	in /wp-admin/ go and edit the post it will look like: wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=435 post=xxx its your id __________________ 1337 5y54\|)m1n: 157717888 BM-2cUBw4B2fgiYAfjkE7JvWaJMiUXD96n9tN Cambooth

11-09-2009, 08:28 AM	#4
HowlingWulf Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,662	If it's a wordpress plugin just use the wordpress functions to get the id in or out of the loop. A google search will show you how. If you need to use the url then try function get_post_by_title($page_title, $output = OBJECT) { global $wpdb; $post = $wpdb->get_var( $wpdb->prepare( "SELECT ID FROM $wpdb->posts WHERE post_title = %s AND post_type='post'", $page_title )); if ( $post ) return get_post($post, $output); return null; } __________________ WP Porn directory/review theme Maddos $35. webmaster AT howling-wulf.com

11-09-2009, 08:28 AM	#5
fris Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 55,359	comon, give us a challenge :p in the loop of course Code: <? echo $post->ID; ?> or you could add it to functions.php in your theme Code: function print_postid() { global $post; $postid = $post->ID; return $postid; } __________________ Since 1999: 69 Adult Industry awards for Best Hosting Company and professional excellence. WP Stuff

11-09-2009, 08:29 AM	#6
Si Such Fun! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13,900	Thanks guys, thats me sorted Simple yet easy to miss.