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The category_post_count shortcode returns the number of published posts in a WordPress category as a plain integer — no surrounding markup, no labels. Because it outputs only a number, it is designed to be embedded directly inside sentences, headings, or alongside other content. Internally, the shortcode calls get_term_by('slug', ...) to locate the category term and reads the $term->count property, which WordPress keeps up to date automatically. If the category attribute is omitted or the given slug does not match any existing category, the shortcode outputs 0.

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Basic Usage

[category_post_count category="anime"]

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Parameters

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category
string
required
The slug of the WordPress category whose post count you want to display. The slug is the URL-friendly identifier WordPress assigns to each category (e.g., anime, gaming, noticias). Returns 0 if the attribute is not provided or if no category with the given slug exists.

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Usage Examples in Context

Embed the count naturally inside a sentence: 
Hay [category_post_count category="anime"] artículos de anime en este sitio.
Display counts for multiple categories side by side: 
Anime: [category_post_count category="anime"] | Gaming: [category_post_count category="gaming"]
Use inside a heading or callout block: 
¡Ya tenemos [category_post_count category="reseñas"] reseñas publicadas!

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Finding a Category Slug

The category slug is the URL-friendly identifier shown in the category archive URL. For example, if a category archive lives at https://mysite.com/category/anime/, its slug is anime. You can also find and edit slugs in your WordPress dashboard under Posts → Categories — the slug appears in the dedicated Slug column of the categories table.

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