Dropndot Post Subtitle

Description

Dropndot Post Subtitle allows you to easily add subtitles (subheadings) to your WordPress posts, pages, and custom post types. The plugin integrates seamlessly with both Gutenberg and Classic Editor, and provides full support for modern WordPress development with WPGraphQL and REST API integration.

Features

  • Gutenberg Sidebar Panel – Easy-to-use subtitle field in the document sidebar
  • Classic Editor Support – Subtitle field appears right after the title
  • Custom Post Types – Enable subtitles for any post type
  • WPGraphQL Integration – Query subtitles in your GraphQL queries
  • REST API Support – Access subtitles via WordPress REST API
  • Quick Edit – Edit subtitles directly from the posts list
  • Admin Columns – See subtitles at a glance in the admin
  • Shortcodes – Display subtitles anywhere with [dropposu_subtitle]
  • Developer Friendly – Simple PHP functions for theme integration

Usage

Shortcode:

[dropposu_subtitle]

In Theme Templates:

<?php dropposu_subtitle(); ?>

With HTML Wrapper:

<?php dropposu_subtitle(0, '<h2 class="subtitle">', '</h2>'); ?>

WPGraphQL:

query {
  post(id: "/my-post/", idType: SLUG) {
    title
    subtitle
  }
}

REST API:

Access via /wp-json/wp/v2/posts/123 – response includes dropposu_subtitle field.

Developer Documentation

Functions

dropposu_subtitle( $post_id, $before, $after )

Display the subtitle.

Parameters:
* $post_id (int) – Post ID. Default: current post
* $before (string) – HTML before subtitle
* $after (string) – HTML after subtitle

get_dropposu_subtitle( $post_id, $before, $after )

Get the subtitle (returns string, does not echo).

Parameters:
* $post_id (int) – Post ID. Default: current post
* $before (string) – HTML before subtitle
* $after (string) – HTML after subtitle

Support

For support, please visit the plugin settings page or contact the developer at https://dropndot.com

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to /wp-content/plugins/dropndot-post-subtitle/
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
  3. Go to Settings Dropndot Post Subtitle to configure which post types should support subtitles
  4. Start adding subtitles to your posts!

FAQ

Where is the subtitle field in Gutenberg?

The subtitle field appears in the right sidebar panel, below the Featured Image section. Make sure you have enabled subtitle support for that post type in Settings Dropndot Post Subtitle.

Where is the subtitle field in Classic Editor?

The subtitle field appears right after the title field at the top of the editor.

How do I display the subtitle in my theme?

Use <?php dropposu_subtitle(); ?> in your theme template files where you want the subtitle to appear.

Can I use subtitles with custom post types?

Yes! Go to Settings Dropndot Post Subtitle and enable subtitle support for any public post type.

Does this work with WPGraphQL?

Yes! The plugin automatically adds a subtitle field to all supported post types in your GraphQL schema.

Does this work with the REST API?

Yes! Subtitles are available via the dropposu_subtitle field in REST API responses.

Can I use shortcodes?

Yes! Use [dropposu_subtitle] in your content or widgets.

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Contributors & Developers

“Dropndot Post Subtitle” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial public release