How To Create WordPress Recent Posts Shortcode

wp-recent-posts-shortcode.php

//https://chiefthemes.com/create-wordpress-recent-posts-shortcode/

<?php

function chiefthemes_posts_shortcode($atts, $content = NULL)
{
    $atts = shortcode_atts(
        [
            'orderby' => 'date',
            'posts_per_page' => '10'
        ], $atts, 'recent-posts' );
     
    $query = new WP_Query( $atts );
 
    $output = '<ul class="recent-posts">';
 
    while($query->have_posts()) : $query->the_post();
 
        $output .= '<li><a href="' . get_permalink() . '">' . get_the_title() . '</a> - <small>' . get_the_date() . '</small></li>';
 
    endwhile;
 
    wp_reset_query();
 
    return $output . '</ul>';
}
add_shortcode('recent-posts', 'chiefthemes_posts_shortcode');