I just found the problem, though I cannot explain why or how things went the way they did – the date to compare events by had the wrong date format: date( ‘d-m-Y’ ) should have been date( ‘Y-m-d’ ). The comparison worked until the update, so something must’ve changed about the way WordPress stores date … Read more
like_escape notice when using LIKE in meta query
WordPress search between two newmeric values with a custom post type
The meta_query parameter always need to be an array of array and should be written like this “meta_query” => array( array( “key” => “_fixtures”, “value” => $fixguid, “compare” => “=” ) In fact, the array of array is use to serve to any relation when you want to query multiple metas, but it’s need even … Read more
The meta_query has to be an array of array to manage the relation between the meta queried. You can read more on the codex page about wp_query here In an other side, post_type, post_status, has nothing to do on your meta_query clause, they are already in the main arguments if the query.
Get posts meta_query by repater field
I don’t believe order_clause is an acceptable orderby parameter. According to the documentation you will need to add a meta_key to your query if you want to orderby a meta_value. I have amended your query to display attorney posts where the custom field key Last name is present regardless of the custom field value. orderby … Read more
Meta Query if Values Don’t Exist
Can you upgrade your hosting? I’ve had a very similar query running on AWS that is fine with 1700 events and meta_query that also had location. Another option for you (if it’s always the same query i.e. today as your queried date) is to use transients to store the result. $events_arr = get_transient(‘events_running_today’); if (!$events_arr) … Read more
Looks like a common problem: meta_query & tax_query combined = fail. Look, i’ve the same problem and i mentioned two links (possible solutions for you) in my question (Combine tax_query and meta_query in WP_Query). Can you use/handle something of this? If yes, maybe it’s your solution.