Description
MD Taxonomy Totals provides a simple and efficient way to display the total number of published posts on your site. Use the [mdtt_total_posts] shortcode anywhere on your site to show post counts.
Features:
* Display total published posts count
* Filter by category (name, slug, or ID)
* Filter by tag (name, slug, or ID)
* Combine category and tag filters
* Automatic number formatting based on locale
* Admin instructions page accessible via Tools menu
Perfect for:
* Showing total blog posts on your homepage
* Displaying category-specific post counts
* Tag-based post statistics
* Portfolio or gallery post counts
* Any content that needs post count displays
Screenshots
Admin instructions page showing usage examples 
Shortcode examples and parameter reference
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/md-taxonomy-totalsdirectory, or install the plugin through the plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen
- Use the
[mdtt_total_posts]shortcode in your posts, pages, or widgets
FAQ
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Where can I use the shortcode?
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The
[mdtt_total_posts]shortcode works in:
* Post and page content (Gutenberg and Classic Editor)
* Text widgets and Custom HTML widgets
* Page builders (Elementor, Avada, WPBakery, etc.)
* Theme templates (usingdo_shortcode()) -
Can I combine category and tag filters?
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Yes! Use
[mdtt_total_posts category="news" tag="featured"]to count posts that match both criteria. -
What happens if I specify an invalid category or tag?
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The shortcode will return “0” for invalid terms, ensuring your site doesn’t break.
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Does this work with custom post types?
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Currently, the plugin counts only standard posts. Future versions may include custom post type support.
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Contributors & Developers
“MD Taxonomy Totals” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0
- Initial release
- [mdtt_total_posts] shortcode with category and tag filtering
- Admin instructions page
- Support for slug, name, and ID-based filtering
- Automatic locale-based number formatting