Differences Between WP_Query() and get_posts() for Querying Posts?
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16-10-2019 - |
Question
What are the differences between using WP_Query()
and get_posts()
? Which is better to use in what case and why?
Solution
Well, get_posts()
actually instantiates a new WP_Query
object, so if you're comfortable using WP_Query
directly, don't even bother with get_posts()
; get_posts
will only return the results from the database, whereas WP_Query
gives you the whole functionality of the class.
OTHER TIPS
In addition to what John P Bloch says, you can modify the default WP_Query object (instead of creating an new instance) before it runs with it's class methods and an action hook, reducing the db calls you make.
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