Do you want to keep the latest post from appearing in the main list of posts on your WordPress site?
Hiding the newest post lets you display it in other parts of your website. You can also add special styles so it stands out on your homepage or blog archive.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to hide the latest post from the WordPress post list.
Why Hide the Latest Post from the Main List?
Normally, WordPress shows your blog posts with the newest first. But you might want to change this on your custom homepage or archive page. By hiding the newest post, you can display it elsewhere and style it differently.
Here’s how you can do it. You can jump to the method you prefer:
- Method 1: Using the WPCode Plugin (Recommended)
- Method 2: Editing WordPress Theme Files (No Plugin Needed)
Method 1: Using the WPCode Plugin (Recommended)
The simplest way to hide the latest post is by adding some code to your WordPress site. Some tutorials suggest editing theme files manually, but this can cause errors and might even break your site.
Instead, we recommend using WPCode, a plugin that makes it easy to add custom code without risking your site.
- Install and Activate WPCode: Download and activate the free WPCode plugin. Follow a step-by-step guide if you need help installing a WordPress plugin.
- Add a Custom Code Snippet:
- Go to Code Snippets » Add Snippet.
- You’ll see various snippets for different tasks. Hover over Add Your Custom Code (New Snippet) and click Use snippet.
- Enter a title for your snippet for your reference.
- Choose PHP Snippet from the Code Type dropdown.
- Paste the following code:
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