php-wordpressHow to add a shortcode in WordPress?

Adding a shortcode in WordPress is a great way to add custom functionality to your website. Shortcodes are small snippets of code that can be used to add dynamic content to your posts and pages.

To add a shortcode in WordPress, you need to first create a function that will generate the output for the shortcode. Here is an example of a simple shortcode that will display the current date:

function current_date_shortcode() {
    $date = date('F j, Y');
    return $date;
}
add_shortcode('current_date', 'current_date_shortcode');

This code will create a shortcode called [current_date] that will output the current date when used in a post or page.

The code consists of two parts:

1. The current_date_shortcode() function which generates the output for the shortcode.
2. The add_shortcode() function which registers the shortcode with WordPress.

Once the code is added to your theme's functions.php file, you can use the [current_date] shortcode in any post or page to display the current date.

Helpful links

• WordPress Shortcode API
• WordPress Shortcodes: A Complete Guide

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