Add mfunc to bbpress sidebar (w3 total cache)

[demonboy]

Hi,

I am trying to add the W3 Total Cache

<!-- mfunc mystring -->
[do_widget "(BuddyPress) Log In"]
<!-- /mfunc mystring -->

to my bbpress sidebar in order for my login widget to avoid caching.

Normally I would use the PHP Widget to include this code but W3TC states that this string cannot be wrapped within the php tag, which is what I assume the PHP widget is doing. Instead, it must be added to the template outside of php, but how do I do this and ensure that the login widget I am trying to add appears at the top of the sidebar?

I know I have to call the bbpress sidebar within functions.php but I’m struggling a bit.

Many thanks.

[christian]

Hey @demonboy,

The code looks like a combination of HTML and a shortcode. You can add that in a Text Widget in WordPress.

If you want it assigned to a bbPress sidebar, you need to create a sidebar and assign it to bbPress pages. You can learn how to do that here https://theme.co/docs/work-with-unlimited-sidebars

Hope that helps.

[demonboy]

@demonboy

<!-- mfunc mystring -->
[do_widget "(BuddyPress) Log In"]
<!-- /mfunc mystring -->

Hi Christian. I’ve just tried it and it doesn’t work but logically it should as it is HTML, as you say. Let me try something and I’ll get back to you. I already have a bbpress sidebar but it is not appearing in Appearance/Sidebars. Why is this, when it is appearing in my Widgets section?

[christian]

Hey @demonboy,

Did you add your bbPress sidebar using the Unlimited Sidebars feature? If not, that could be the reason. If yes, there might be a 3rd party plugin causing the issue or changed the setup. I’d recommend you troubleshoot a copy of your site deactivating all 3rd party plugins except bbPress and see if your sidebar appears in Appearance > Sidebars]

Thanks.

[demonboy]

Thanks. No, I didn’t use Unlimited Sidebars. Before I do any of this, however, I’m going to make the transfer to Pro and put my site on hold while I work my way through it. Thanks for your help so far.

[tristup]

Hi @demonboy,

You are most welcome, please let us know if you need any further help.