shortcode to display categories and tags

  • rwanderman · Member ·

    I’m trying to construct an archive on a static page. I had one on a self-hosted site years ago, wondering if this is possible in the hosted version with the theme I’ve got or another theme.

    I was hoping to find a shortcode that would display a list of:

    The categories in my blog
    The tags in my blog (not in cloud form)

    Not a list of posts, a list of categories and tags that would allow clicking on them like a footer category or tag cloud widget.

    I’d also love a shortcode that would put a search field on a static page.

    Do these things exist? Possible with CSS and/or HTML?

    Thanks,

    Richard

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  • thatrobyn · Member ·

    Hey there,

    I am sorry, but none of these requests is available via shortcode on a static page.

    You can certainly add widgets to side bars will ONLY appear on an Archives page. I know that’s not what you were hoping, but it is a possible work-around, if you wanted to get creative.

    Here is a link with steps to configure Widget Visibility:
    en.support.wordpress.com/widgets/#widget-visibility

    I wish I could do more for you on this issue, but if I can help in any other, please do let me know.

    Thanks so much!

  • rwanderman · Member ·

    Thanks for getting back to me on this.

    Given the “archives” shortcode I’m wondering why there aren’t more that do more archives-related things? Seems like something you’d want to add.

    Thanks

  • thatrobyn · Member ·

    Hey there!

    If you’d like, I highly suggest you add your thoughts to our Ideas Forum. It helps WordPress developers know what is high on our user’s lists.

    Here’s the link:

    https://en.forums.wordpress.com/forum/ideas

    We always appreciate hearing these suggestions. It helps us improve your experience.

    Thanks much!

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