[FIXED] How to get pagination working with “Pending” Posts

Issue

I'm working on a site that allows users to browse through pending posts/content on the front-end.

However, I can't seem to get pagination working with those posts. I've got a custom query that brings up the first page of pending posts on a category page, archive, etc.

But the Page 2, 3, etc. doesn't work.

Any thoughts?

Thanks!

Here's the example code I'm working with:

$args = array(
    'cat'      => $cat_ID,
    'paged' => get_query_var('paged'),
    'showposts' => 50,
    'posts_per_page' => 50,
    'post_status' => 'pending',

);

query_posts($args);

if( have_posts() ) : while (have_posts()) : the_post();

//Post code inserted here

<?php endwhile; ?>
<?php endif; ?>

Solution

WordPress pagination will 404 if there are not enough results in the main query to run to that page.

I'm sure there is a better way, but the only way I can think of round it is to use your custom loop in an archive/search page that has more posts than you have drafts.

For example, add your custom loop to the search.php template and reach it by passing a search query that will generate lots of results (e.g. 'a'). Using search.php will include pages, posts and custom post types in the results so will yield more results.

Use paginate_links for the pagination, which will continue to pass the queryvar on each page and after that you should be good.

On a slightly separate note, I would suggest using WP_Query instead of query_posts. See here for why.

Answered By - Mark

Answer Checked By - Willingham (PHPFixing Volunteer)