How can I create a custom post type with specific taxonomies?

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Creating a custom post type with specific taxonomies in WordPress involves using the `register_post_type` and `register_taxonomy` functions. This is typically done in your theme's `functions.php` file or a custom plugin.


    
    function my_custom_post_type() {
        // Register Custom Post Type
        $args = array(
            'label'               => 'Books',
            'public'              => true,
            'supports'            => array('title', 'editor', 'thumbnail'),
            'has_archive'         => true,
        );
        register_post_type('book', $args);

        // Register Custom Taxonomy
        $taxonomy_args = array(
            'label'        => 'Genres',
            'rewrite'      => array('slug' => 'genre'),
            'hierarchical' => true,
        );
        register_taxonomy('genre', 'book', $taxonomy_args);
    }
    add_action('init', 'my_custom_post_type');

ADDITIONAL COMMENT:

Custom post types allow you to organize and display content differently from standard posts and pages.
Taxonomies like categories or tags can be customized to fit the content type, such as "Genres" for "Books".
Ensure your theme supports the custom post type by adding appropriate templates if needed.
Use the WordPress dashboard under "Settings" to manage permalinks for your custom post types and taxonomies.

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How can I create a custom post type with specific taxonomies?

Asked on Oct 14, 2025

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