[Resolved] Hide archive if no posts exist

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[MargeP6083]

I am trying to hide a CPT archive when there are no posts posted. Is this possible?

Here is the Archive example: hidden link

Thank you!

[Christopher Amirian Supporter Languages: English (English )]

Hi there,

Archive is a page that shows the list of custom posts.

Now if there is no custom post it will say to item found.

I am not sure what do you mean by HIDE ARCHIVE?

Do you mean if the link is accessed that link throws 404?

I am not sure what you mean.

[MargeP6083]

Hi,
Sorry, I wasn't clear. I would like to hide the archive menu item if there are no posts in that archive. It's not a good experience if people click on that to see no posts.
thanks!

[Christopher Amirian Supporter Languages: English (English )]

Hi there,

Toolset does not have such a feature. That can be achieved by custom development.

The gist of the method will be as follows:

- Check if the post type has any posts or not:

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4023932/wordpress-query-if-a-custom-post-type-has-any-posts-from-outside-the-loop

- Instead of adding the menu item manually from Appearance > Menus, add it via PHP and use the check above to add the menu or not.

hidden link

As this is outside of our support scope you are welcome to hire a developer from the list below if needed:

https://toolset.com/contractors/

Thanks.