Sorting does not work

In listing_filters.php, geodir_posts_orderby function, there’s a variable named $sort_by.
I’ve dumped it into screen, and no matter what sort parameter I choose, it’s value remains “string(30) “geodir_special_offers_text_asc” – and I believe that’s the problem.

I’d be grateful if you guys have any idea why it happens.

Stiofan, thanks for the reply.
I think the source of the problem is different –
the $_REQUEST array is empty on the geodir_posts_orderby function in listing_filters.php .
Because it’s empty, the following flow will always skip the first condition and execute the second :

if (isset($_REQUEST[‘sort_by’]) && $_REQUEST[‘sort_by’] != ” && is_main_query())
$sort_by = esc_attr($_REQUEST[‘sort_by’]);

if ($sort_by == ”) {
$default_sort = geodir_get_posts_default_sort($geodir_post_type);
if (!empty($default_sort))
$sort_by = $default_sort;
}

And that’s the reason why $sort_by is always equal to $default_sort.

Do you have any idea why would the $_REQUEST array be empty ?

Hey, once again thanks for the quick reply.

I’m afraid you are wrong – I’ve chosen a sorting order and still the request array is empty.
A print screen with that shows the url with chosen sort type and the empty $sort_by value using your code is attached.

Thank you.

Hey,
we’ve got it working.

Thanks for helping, we truly appreciate it.