The Member Directory and Profile Pages Add On lets you enhance your membership site with a public or members-only searchable directory.

This code recipe makes it possible to order (sort) your member directory by custom user meta field, so you can organize things like:

  • Departments of an organization
  • Chapters of a club (regional chapters, for example)
  • Professional groups by trade or affiliation
Sorting the Directory Results by a User Meta Key

The Code Recipe (PHP)

This recipe requires the Member Directory and Profile Pages Add On to function correctly.

Adding the Recipe to Your Website

You can add this recipe to your site by creating a custom plugin or using the Code Snippets plugin available for free in the WordPress repository. Read this companion article for step-by-step directions on either method.

Theunis Coetzee

Author: Theunis Coetzee

Theunis Coetzee is a Support Engineer at Paid Memberships Pro. He began his career as a web and graphic designer before transitioning to web development and server administration. After a few years dedicated to photography and cooking, Theunis returned to the development field, ultimately joining Paid Memberships Pro’s support team.

He values the company’s mission, team spirit, and open-source commitment, appreciating the opportunity to contribute to the community and the greater good. He enjoys the variety of challenges and the collaborative "A" team that makes each day rewarding.

Outside of work, Theunis loves riding adventure motorcycles, wild camping, experimenting with exotic dishes, and spending time with his parrots at home.

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