[Resolved] Setting default custom taxonomy term on custom posts

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[daveM]

I'm trying to set a custom taxonomy term to some of my custom posts using the following code:

function gmpa_set_default_object_terms( $post_id, $post ) {
	if ( 'publish' === $post->post_status && $post->post_type === 'team-members' ) {
		$defaults = array(
		'team-category' => array( 'all' )
		//'your_taxonomy_id' => array( 'your_term_slug', 'your_term_slug' )
		);

		$taxonomies = get_object_taxonomies( $post->post_type );
		foreach ( (array) $taxonomies as $taxonomy ) {
			$terms = wp_get_post_terms( $post_id, $taxonomy );
			if ( empty( $terms ) && array_key_exists( $taxonomy, $defaults ) ) {
				wp_set_object_terms( $post_id, $defaults[$taxonomy], $taxonomy );
			}
		}
	}
}
add_action( 'save_post', 'gmpa_set_default_object_terms', 100, 2 );

It was working originally when I saved each post, but now it's not applying the default tax term when I resave. Is there a better way to do this with the Types plugin, or can you see why it's not working? Thanks!

[Luo Yang]

Dear dave,

I assume we are talking about this case:
Custom post type "team-members" + custom taxonomy "team-category" + term "all"

I just tested it in my localhost with fresh wordpress installation + Types 2.2.1, it works fine.

I suggest you check these in your own website:
1) deactivate other plugins and switch to wordpress default theme, and test again
2) Make sure the post is in the "Published" status, since there is a condition in your PHP codes:

if ( 'publish' === $post->post_status ...

And I don't think there other better way within Types plugin.

[daveM]

Thanks, I ended up not needing the default tax applied to these custom posts. Thanks for your help!