Custom post type in WordPress (With Code)

Method 1: Using Code (In functions.php)

You can create a custom post type by adding code to your theme’s functions.php file. Follow these steps:

1. Open functions.php

• Go to your WordPress dashboard.
• Navigate to Appearance > Theme File Editor.
• In the right sidebar, click on functions.php.

2. Add Custom Post Type Code

Paste the following code into your functions.php file:

function create_custom_post_type() {
    $labels = array(
        'name'                  => _x( 'Books', 'Post Type General Name', 'text_domain' ),
        'singular_name'         => _x( 'Book', 'Post Type Singular Name', 'text_domain' ),
        'menu_name'             => __( 'Books', 'text_domain' ),
        'name_admin_bar'        => __( 'Book', 'text_domain' ),
        'archives'              => __( 'Book Archives', 'text_domain' ),
        'attributes'            => __( 'Book Attributes', 'text_domain' ),
        'parent_item_colon'     => __( 'Parent Book:', 'text_domain' ),
        'all_items'             => __( 'All Books', 'text_domain' ),
        'add_new_item'          => __( 'Add New Book', 'text_domain' ),
        'add_new'               => __( 'Add New', 'text_domain' ),
        'new_item'              => __( 'New Book', 'text_domain' ),
        'edit_item'             => __( 'Edit Book', 'text_domain' ),
        'update_item'           => __( 'Update Book', 'text_domain' ),
        'view_item'             => __( 'View Book', 'text_domain' ),
        'search_items'          => __( 'Search Book', 'text_domain' ),
        'not_found'             => __( 'Not found', 'text_domain' ),
        'not_found_in_trash'    => __( 'Not found in Trash', 'text_domain' ),
        'featured_image'        => __( 'Featured Image', 'text_domain' ),
        'set_featured_image'    => __( 'Set featured image', 'text_domain' ),
        'remove_featured_image' => __( 'Remove featured image', 'text_domain' ),
        'use_featured_image'    => __( 'Use as featured image', 'text_domain' ),
        'insert_into_item'      => __( 'Insert into book', 'text_domain' ),
        'uploaded_to_this_item' => __( 'Uploaded to this book', 'text_domain' ),
        'items_list'            => __( 'Books list', 'text_domain' ),
        'items_list_navigation' => __( 'Books list navigation', 'text_domain' ),
        'filter_items_list'     => __( 'Filter books list', 'text_domain' ),
    );
    $args = array(
        'label'                 => __( 'Book', 'text_domain' ),
        'description'           => __( 'Book Reviews and Articles', 'text_domain' ),
        'labels'                => $labels,
        'supports'              => array( 'title', 'editor', 'excerpt', 'thumbnail', 'comments', 'revisions', 'custom-fields' ),
        'taxonomies'            => array( 'category', 'post_tag' ),
        'hierarchical'          => false,
        'public'                => true,
        'show_ui'               => true,
        'show_in_menu'          => true,
        'menu_position'         => 5,
        'show_in_admin_bar'     => true,
        'show_in_nav_menus'     => true,
        'can_export'            => true,
        'has_archive'           => true,
        'exclude_from_search'   => false,
        'publicly_queryable'    => true,
        'capability_type'       => 'post',
    );
    register_post_type( 'book', $args );
}
add_action( 'init', 'create_custom_post_type', 0 );

3. Customize the Code

• Replace 'Book' with the name of your custom post type (e.g., Movies, Products).
• Change 'book' in register_post_type( 'book', $args ); to your desired slug (e.g., movie, product).
• Modify labels and descriptions as needed.

4. Save Changes

• Save the functions.php file after adding the code.
• A new custom post type will appear in your WordPress dashboard with the name you specified.

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Method 2: Using a Plugin (Without Coding)

If you prefer not to use code, you can use a plugin to create custom post types. Here’s how:

1. Install the Plugin

• Go to your WordPress dashboard.
• Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
• Search for Custom Post Type UI.
• Install and activate the plugin.

2. Create a Custom Post Type

• After activating, go to CPT UI > Add/Edit Post Types in the WordPress dashboard.
• In the Post Type Slug field, enter the slug (e.g., book).
• In the Plural Label field, enter the name (e.g., Books).
• In the Singular Label field, enter the singular form (e.g., Book).
• Configure other settings like supports, taxonomies, and visibility as needed.

3. Save the Post Type

• Click on Add Post Type.
• Your custom post type will now appear in the WordPress dashboard.