How can I get only parent terms?

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Is there any way to get only parent terms from custom taxonomy or category?

t31os · Accepted Answer · 2011-08-01 14:14:29Z

up vote 9 down vote accepted

Yes, just pass in the parent parameter to get_terms when you call it, as Michael pointed out.

$myterms = get_terms( 'taxonomy_name_here', array( 'parent' => 0 ) );

Will return all terms that have a parent value of 0, ie. top level terms.

answered Aug 1 '11 at 14:14

t31os
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	It returns empty array for custom taxonomies :( – Mamaduka Aug 2 '11 at 13:14
	Are the terms in that taxonomy associated with a post(or custom type)? If not, you'll need to pass along the `hide_empty` parameter, setting that to `0` also, so you're able to see terms currently not used. – t31os Aug 2 '11 at 13:25
	Thanks, need to dig into other args too – Mamaduka Aug 2 '11 at 14:15

Michael · Answer 2 · 2011-08-01 13:03:47Z

up vote 2 down vote

use the 'parent' parameter:

or

answered Aug 1 '11 at 13:03

Michael
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