WP plugin to have recent posts with thumbs in sidebar? - GoFuckYourself.com

DWB · 10-24-2010, 02:10 AM

Anyone know of a plugin that will show recent posts in the sidebar WITH thumbs (along with a little text)?

Thanks.

Jdoughs · 10-24-2010, 02:22 AM

You can do it easily with no plugins, there probably is lots of them, but it's all built into wp now, this calls the post thumbnail:

Code:

<?php the_post_thumbnail( array(265,265) ); ?>

This calls the title:

Code:

<a href="<?php the_permalink() ?>" rel="bookmark"><?php the_title(); ?></a>

This calls the exerpt:

Code:

<?php the_excerpt(); ?>

It does have to be in the loop, you may need to do a fresh wp query for the posts.

This should work, complete without any css to it:

Code:

<?php $recent = new WP_Query('showposts=6'); while($recent->have_posts()) : $recent->the_post();?>
<?php the_post_thumbnail( array(265,265) ); ?>
<a href="<?php the_permalink() ?>" rel="bookmark"><?php the_title(); ?></a>
<?php the_excerpt(); ?>
<?php endwhile; ?>

Highest Def · 10-24-2010, 02:37 AM

If that's too advanced for you, try http://wordpress.shaldybina.com/plug...ts-thumbnails/

It will automatically dump them after the post, but you can turn that off and slap the php tag anywhere. Not the easiest to style but it's still possible. Feel free to contact me if you need a little help figuring it out.

jonnydoe · 10-24-2010, 02:37 AM

Nice Jdoughs

DWB · 10-24-2010, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jdoughs

You can do it easily with no plugins, there probably is lots of them, but it's all built into wp now, this calls the post thumbnail:

Code:

<?php the_post_thumbnail( array(265,265) ); ?>

This calls the title:

Code:

<a href="<?php the_permalink() ?>" rel="bookmark"><?php the_title(); ?></a>

This calls the exerpt:

Code:

<?php the_excerpt(); ?>

It does have to be in the loop, you may need to do a fresh wp query for the posts.

This should work, complete without any css to it:

Code:

<?php $recent = new WP_Query('showposts=6'); while($recent->have_posts()) : $recent->the_post();?>
<?php the_post_thumbnail( array(265,265) ); ?>
<a href="<?php the_permalink() ?>" rel="bookmark"><?php the_title(); ?></a>
<?php the_excerpt(); ?>
<?php endwhile; ?>

Well look at you.

I'll dig in and see if I can get that to work. Thanks man.

DWB · 10-24-2010, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Highest Def

If that's too advanced for you, try http://wordpress.shaldybina.com/plug...ts-thumbnails/

It will automatically dump them after the post, but you can turn that off and slap the php tag anywhere. Not the easiest to style but it's still possible. Feel free to contact me if you need a little help figuring it out.

I'll use that if I fail the other way.

fris · 10-24-2010, 04:48 AM

use what jdoughs said, its your best option, but make sure each post has a thumbnail

DWB · 10-24-2010, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jdoughs

This should work, complete without any css to it:

Code:

<?php $recent = new WP_Query('showposts=6'); while($recent->have_posts()) : $recent->the_post();?>
<?php the_post_thumbnail( array(265,265) ); ?>
<a href="<?php the_permalink() ?>" rel="bookmark"><?php the_title(); ?></a>
<?php the_excerpt(); ?>
<?php endwhile; ?>

I get an error when I include the thumbnail line, but I remove it and they show up with text and permalink as it should.

Any idea what in that line would give me fatal error?

Jdoughs · 10-24-2010, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyWhiteBoy

I get an error when I include the thumbnail line, but I remove it and they show up with text and permalink as it should.

Any idea what in that line would give me fatal error?

It's probably the width/height settings or there is no matching thumbnails on the posts, but here's a great explanation off wp wiki. Try the default one and see if they show up.

Code:

the_post_thumbnail();                  // without parameter -> Thumbnail

the_post_thumbnail('thumbnail');       // Thumbnail
the_post_thumbnail('medium');          // Medium resolution
the_post_thumbnail('large');           // Large resolution

the_post_thumbnail( array(100,100) );  // Other resolutions

EDIT, yeah I'm sorry, they will work like above, but the example I showed with the array and sizes only works if your theme is thumbnail ready I think.

DWB · 10-24-2010, 05:20 AM

Fatal error: Call to undefined function the_post_thumbnail()

DWB · 10-24-2010, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jdoughs

It's probably the width/height settings or there is no matching thumbnails on the posts, but here's a great explanation off wp wiki. Try the default one and see if they show up.

Code:

the_post_thumbnail();                  // without parameter -> Thumbnail

the_post_thumbnail('thumbnail');       // Thumbnail
the_post_thumbnail('medium');          // Medium resolution
the_post_thumbnail('large');           // Large resolution

the_post_thumbnail( array(100,100) );  // Other resolutions

EDIT, yeah I'm sorry, they will work like above, but the example I showed with the array and sizes only works if your theme is thumbnail ready I think.

I'm on it. Thanks. Appreciate it.

fris · 10-24-2010, 06:59 AM

you need to make your theme thumbnail ready

add this to your themes functions.php file

Code:

add_theme_support( 'post-thumbnails' );

DWB · 10-24-2010, 07:08 AM

I tried that every which way but loose and could not get the thumb to work right. So.... this is what works with the help of a plugin called Get The Image. Close to what you posted but for some reason I just could not get it the thumbs to load.

Code:

<?php if ( have_posts() ) : while ( have_posts() ) : the_post(); ?>

	<div id="post-<?php the_ID(); ?>" <?php post_class(); ?>>

		<?php get_the_image( array( 'meta_key' => 'feature_img', 'size' => 'medium', 'width' => '257', 'height' => '164', 'image_class' => 

'feature' ) ); ?>

		<a href="<?php the_permalink(); ?>" title="<?php the_title_attribute(); ?>" rel="bookmark"><?php the_title(); ?></a>

		<div class="entry-summary">
			<?the_excerpt(); ?>
		</div>

	</div>

<?php endwhile; endif; ?>

fris · 10-24-2010, 08:09 AM

hit me up 704-299 ill see what the scoop is

chronig · 10-24-2010, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Highest Def

If that's too advanced for you, try http://wordpress.shaldybina.com/plug...ts-thumbnails/

It will automatically dump them after the post, but you can turn that off and slap the php tag anywhere. Not the easiest to style but it's still possible. Feel free to contact me if you need a little help figuring it out.

wow! I had an indian version of this plugin and it was fucking up a little bit

This one is nearly identical (same framework) but much more intuitive and is working better on my site

thx

fris · 10-24-2010, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chronig

wow! I had an indian version of this plugin and it was fucking up a little bit

This one is nearly identical (same framework) but much more intuitive and is working better on my site

thx

or you could use yarpp, it has a template system.

Brujah · 10-24-2010, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyWhiteBoy

Fatal error: Call to undefined function the_post_thumbnail()

In case your WP install is an older version,
Added since 2.9.0
http://codex.wordpress.org/Function_...post_thumbnail

DWB · 10-25-2010, 05:44 PM

Thanks again everyone. It's working.

V_RocKs · 10-25-2010, 07:09 PM

And the working change was?

10-24-2010, 02:10 AM	#1
DWB Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Encrypted. Access denied. Posts: 31,779	WP plugin to have recent posts with thumbs in sidebar? Anyone know of a plugin that will show recent posts in the sidebar WITH thumbs (along with a little text)? Thanks.

10-24-2010, 02:22 AM	#2
Jdoughs Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Great White North Posts: 5,794	You can do it easily with no plugins, there probably is lots of them, but it's all built into wp now, this calls the post thumbnail: Code: <?php the_post_thumbnail( array(265,265) ); ?> This calls the title: Code: <a href="<?php the_permalink() ?>" rel="bookmark"><?php the_title(); ?></a> This calls the exerpt: Code: <?php the_excerpt(); ?> It does have to be in the loop, you may need to do a fresh wp query for the posts. This should work, complete without any css to it: Code: <?php $recent = new WP_Query('showposts=6'); while($recent->have_posts()) : $recent->the_post();?> <?php the_post_thumbnail( array(265,265) ); ?> <a href="<?php the_permalink() ?>" rel="bookmark"><?php the_title(); ?></a> <?php the_excerpt(); ?> <?php endwhile; ?> __________________ LinkSpun - Premier Adult Link Trading Community - ICQ - 464/\281/\250 Be Seen By New Webmasters/Affiliates * Target out webmasters/affiliates based on niches your sites are for less than $20 a month. AmeriNOC - Proudly hosted @ AmeriNOC! Last edited by Jdoughs; 10-24-2010 at 02:23 AM..

10-24-2010, 02:37 AM	#3
Highest Def In the Cave of Gold Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: ONLINE Posts: 660	If that's too advanced for you, try http://wordpress.shaldybina.com/plug...ts-thumbnails/ It will automatically dump them after the post, but you can turn that off and slap the php tag anywhere. Not the easiest to style but it's still possible. Feel free to contact me if you need a little help figuring it out. __________________

10-24-2010, 02:37 AM	#4
jonnydoe Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: USA Posts: 543	Nice Jdoughs __________________ Want a Sponsor that really PAYS?!?!?!?! I&C#Q 3-0/2 7+3.3 0=5\|2

10-24-2010, 04:48 AM	#7
fris Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 55,359	use what jdoughs said, its your best option, but make sure each post has a thumbnail __________________ Since 1999: 69 Adult Industry awards for Best Hosting Company and professional excellence. WP Stuff

10-24-2010, 05:20 AM	#10
DWB Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Encrypted. Access denied. Posts: 31,779	Fatal error: Call to undefined function the_post_thumbnail()

10-24-2010, 06:59 AM	#12
fris Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 55,359	you need to make your theme thumbnail ready add this to your themes functions.php file Code: add_theme_support( 'post-thumbnails' ); __________________ Since 1999: 69 Adult Industry awards for Best Hosting Company and professional excellence. WP Stuff

10-24-2010, 08:09 AM	#14
fris Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 55,359	hit me up 704-299 ill see what the scoop is __________________ Since 1999: 69 Adult Industry awards for Best Hosting Company and professional excellence. WP Stuff

10-25-2010, 05:44 PM	#18
DWB Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Encrypted. Access denied. Posts: 31,779	Thanks again everyone. It's working.

10-25-2010, 07:09 PM	#19
V_RocKs Damn Right I Kiss Ass! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cowtown, USA Posts: 32,409	And the working change was?