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frm_entries_list_query

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By default, the Entries tab of the Formidable → Entries pages lists every entry except spam entries, which are listed on the Spam tab. This hook can be used to change which entries are included on the back-end listing pages.

The hook only removes entries from the list. The Spam (n) count on the tab doesn't change. A user can still open a hidden entry by its direct URL. To see the list at all, a user needs the View Entries permission in Formidable → Global Settings → Permissions.

Usage

add_filter( 'frm_entries_list_query', 'set_listed_entries', 10, 2 );
function set_listed_entries( $where, $atts ) {
	return $where;
}

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Parameters

  • $where (array): The query conditions. In Formidable Forms 7.0 and newer, it already includes a spam condition. On the Entries tab, it leaves out spam entries. On the Spam tab, it selects only spam entries.
  • $atts (array)
  • $atts['form_id'] (int|string): The form ID. It can arrive as a numeric string. Compare it with ==.

Examples

Exclude an entry

add_filter( 'frm_entries_list_query', 'set_listed_entries', 10, 2 );
function set_listed_entries( $where, $atts ) {
    $form_id = 2; // set to your form id
    if ( $atts['form_id'] == $form_id && ! current_user_can('administrator') ) { // who should not see these entries?
      $where['it.id not'] = array( 4, 6 ); // replace 4, 6 with your entry id(s)
  }
  return $where;
}
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