How to count member's entries, limited by channel?

Question

I'm trying to find a way to show a simple entry count for the logged in member, which is limited by channel. I would be using this in a conditional to change the action of a link depending on how many entries they've posted to that channel. Something like this:

{if member_group == '8' && {MY_ENTRY_COUNT channel="directory"} > 1}{/if}

The only plugin I can find is this one: https://github.com/websecret/number_member_entries

But it doesn't work right to limit by channel - looks like its channels parameter is setup to list channel ID's instead of short names, but I don't think channels even have IDs.

If it makes any difference I'm using Solspace User, but that only appears to have a simple entry_count variable that can't be limited by channel.

Anyone know how else to get a count like this that could be used in an advanced conditional?

Answer 1

The Number member entries plugin looks like it should do the trick.

Channels do have a channel_id, but I can't find it in the EE control panel easily. You could count the number of channels down from the top of your Channels list (under Admin > Channel Administration > Channels). You could also use the Developer Info add-on to find the channel_id.

{if member_group == '8'}
  {if {exp:number_member_entries:count channels='1'} > 0}
    Yep, there are entries!
  {if:else}
    No entries here.
  {/if}
{/if}

Answer 2

I check this plugin it's very useful for me , so I edit it to accept channel short name in channels param.

you can download the new version here:

https://github.com/ahmad-saad/number_member_entries

Regard's.